Brandied Blue Cheese with Pear Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant Brandied Blue Cheese with Pear Crostini—a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures sure to impress at any gathering. Featuring crisp, golden-baked baguette slices as the base, this recipe layers a luscious spread of blue cheese and cream cheese infused with a splash of brandy for a sophisticated touch. Topped with thin slices of juicy pear, a drizzle of honey, toasted walnuts, and a fragrant sprinkle of fresh thyme, each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is ideal for holiday parties, dinner soirées, or as a gourmet snack. Pair these enticing crostini with a sparkling wine for the ultimate culinary experience!
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 ounces Blue cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Brandy
- 1 large Pear
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the slices on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the blue cheese, cream cheese, and brandy until smooth. Set aside.
Step 5
Core and thinly slice the pear. Set the slices aside.
Step 6
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and chop roughly.
Step 7
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the blue cheese mixture onto each crostini.
Step 8
Top each crostini with one or two slices of pear, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
Step 9
Garnish the crostini with fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (596.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1862.4 |
| Total Fat 89.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.1g | |
| Cholesterol 199.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3612.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.7g | |
| Protein 68.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 898.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 906.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories