Name: Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6-8
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 24 slices); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou), thinly sliced; 4 oz (115g) blue cheese (Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Stilton), crumbled; 1/4 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling; 1/3 cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the baguette

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
Toast the crostini

Bake the baguette slices for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they're golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Prepare the pears

Toss the sliced pears with lemon juice to prevent browning. In a small bowl, mix the honey with 1 tablespoon of warm water to make it easier to drizzle.
Assemble the crostini

Place 1-2 pear slices on each toasted baguette round. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnut pieces.
Add finishing touches

Drizzle each crostini with the thinned honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Season with a small pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve and garnish

Arrange the crostini on a serving platter. If using, drizzle with balsamic glaze for an extra layer of flavor. Serve immediately while still warm, or at room temperature.

Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

Instructions

Nutritional Information