Roasted Cherry and Shallot Crostini | Murielle Banackissa

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted and halved dark sweet cherries
• 1 small shallot (, cut in half lengthwise then sliced )
• 1 heaping tbsp fresh basil (, chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (, plus more for brushing the baguette)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Pinch of black pepper (, plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 baguette (, cut into 1/2 inch slices)
• Spreadable vegan cheese ((any cream cheese or mild flavored cashew cheese would be great here))