Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet pears and tangy Gorgonzola cheese with these easy-to-make crostini. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, each crispy baguette slice is topped with fresh pear, creamy cheese, and a drizzle of honey for a flavor explosion that will impress your guests. Simple yet elegant, these crostini are sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette (10 oz)
- 2 ripe pears (about 12 oz)
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the baguette into half-inch rounds and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the baguette slices for even coverage.
- Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, keeping an eye to prevent burning.
- Let the toasted bread cool slightly, then top each slice with pear slices and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. Optionally sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Finish by drizzling honey over the crostini before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg