Magnolia's Crab Dip with Garlic and Herb Toasts

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent browning. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the cream cheese and whisk until all of the cheese is melted and you have a smooth mixture.

Remove the pan from the heat; place the mixture in a bowl. Let it cool for 10 minutes at room temperature. Fold in the crab meat, herbs and seasonings. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled. Accompany with toast points.

NOTE: All crab meat should be gently picked over to remove any possible remaining shell. Place the crab meat in a strainer; press down lightly to extract any extra water. When using lump crab, you want to keep it as intact as possible.