Fresh Cherry Relish and Goat Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• Pinch of cayenne; more to taste
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1 medium scallion (white and green parts), very thinly sliced
• ½ cup finely diced jícama
• 1 cup fresh sweet cherries (about 5-½ oz.), pitted and finely chopped
• 2-½ oz. (¹/₃ cup) soft fresh goat cheese
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• + 3 more ingredients
• • Eighteen ½-inch-thick baguette slices, toasted
  • 2-½ oz. (¹/₃ cup) ricotta cheese
  • ½ tsp. red wine vinegar

In a medium bowl, stir the cherries, jícama, scallion, mint, vinegar, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and more cayenne. In a small bowl, mix the goat and ricotta cheeses with a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Lightly spread the cheese over each baguette toast and top ...

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