Pear Blue Cheese Honey Crostini with Walnuts
Elevate your next gathering with Pear Blue Cheese Honey Crostini with Walnuts, a delightful and sophisticated appetizer that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the tangy richness of blue cheese. Topped with crunchy walnuts and drizzled with honey, these crostinis are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making them perfect for both casual get-togethers and formal events. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your guests with this gourmet treat that balances sweet and savory flavors beautifully. Customize the recipe by experimenting with seasonal fruits or nuts to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 crostinis 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Ciabatta (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 8 ounces Blue Cheese (crumbled)
- 2 Pears (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Toast the ciabatta slices in a toaster until lightly browned.
- Arrange the toasted bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread crumbled blue cheese on each slice.
- Top with pear slices and sprinkle more blue cheese over the top.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and add chopped walnuts on top; return briefly to the broiler to heat walnuts.
- Drizzle honey over each crostini before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg