Name: Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds; 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced; 4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup honey; Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini Recipe

Marabel Lawrence Modified: April 18, 2024

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How To Make Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
4 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup honey
Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the baguette rounds on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until they are lightly golden.
Remove the toasted baguette rounds from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Top each baguette round with a few slices of pear and sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
Drizzle honey over the pear and cheese-topped baguette rounds.
Place the crostini back in the oven for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Serve the pear & gorgonzola crostini warm.

Nutrition

Calories : 260kcal
Total Fat : 8g
Saturated Fat : 5g
Cholesterol : 20mg
Sodium : 400mg
Total Carbohydrates : 42g
Dietary Fiber : 4g
Sugar : 17g
Protein : 8g

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