Crostini. Fancy name for a nice little appetizer.
Crostini recipes get my attention. Bread…….heavenly! Cheese and pear–so good together!
Need a quick appetizer to fix for your guests? This recipe is versatile as well as super easy.
Cheese, Nut and Pear Crostini
Author: Denise, adapted from Holiday Celebrations with recipes from Younkers
Recipe type: appetizer
Cuisine: American, European
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Serves: 8-12 servings
Quick, delicious, versatile and easy.
Ingredients
- 4 oz crumbled blue cheese (Optional brie or Havarti)
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 2 T bandy (optional) or a favorite flavoring, your choice
- ¼ C chopped walnuts (I use pecans, too)
- 16¼ " thick toasted French bread slices or baguette slices
- 1 medium ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl let the blue cheese and butter stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Mash with a fork until well combined. Stir in flavoring and chopped walnuts.
- Place bread on cookie sheet, broiling each side until toasted. Take out of oven and cool a minute.
- Top each slice of toast with a pear slice. Top each pear slice with 1 T of the blue cheese mixture.
- Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
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Invite friends or family in and gather around a few appetizers and refreshments. You’ll be glad you did!
