Goat Cheese Toasts

36 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette bread

3 Tbs. olive oil

8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

4 ounces cream cheese

2 tsp. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 tsp. finely grated lemon peel

Salt and coarsely ground pepper

2 Tbs. thinly sliced chives

1.  Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets.  Brush olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.

2.  Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.  Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel.  Season with salt and pepper, to taste.  Spread the cheese mixture over the crostini.  Sprinkle with chives.

The cheese mixture can be prepared two days in advance.  Leave out to reach room temperature before assembling.