Alouette Herb Cheese and Tomato Tartines

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Open-faced toasted baguette topped with creamy herb Alouette cheese, ripe tomato slices, and fresh basil for a quick and elegant snack or light lunch. This Thai recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, layers baguette, Alouette herb cheese spread, ripe tomatoes into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 French cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 small, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces baguette
6 oz Alouette herb cheese spread
2 medium, thinly sliced ripe tomatoes
12 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange 8 slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush each with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 2: Spread 6 oz of Alouette herb cheese evenly over the warm toasted baguette slices.
Step 3: Top each slice with 2-3 thin tomato slices and 3 fresh basil leaves.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper evenly over all tartines.
Step 5: Serve immediately as a fresh, creamy, and herbaceous snack or light meal.