Top thin slices of toasted baguette with blue cheese, a slice of crisp pear, a sprinkle of lemon zest and a drizzle of honey to make these tasty Blue Cheese Crostini appetizers.
When I’m having an appetizer or tapa party, I like to serve lots of choices. Ever since traveling in Spain and bar-hopping from one tapa bar to the next, serving small bites has been my favourite way to entertain. These Blue Cheese Crostini will likely be a hit with your blue cheese fans. They’re crisp and creamy, sweet and salty, all in one little bite.
Top with crumbled blue cheese, pressing down slightly so that it doesn’t tumble off, add a thin slice of crisp winter pear or Asian pear, sprinkle with a little freshly grated lemon zest, drizzle with honey and arrange on a serving tray.
Guaranteed to be met with enthusiasm!
Blue Cheese Crostini with Crisp Honeyed Pear
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing baguette slices
- 1 cup blue cheese
- 1 Asian pear or firm winter pear like Anjou or Bosc
- 2 tbsp lemon zest finely grated
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Slice baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices, brush with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and bake for 7 - 8 minutes, turning once half way through until golden brown, but still tender in the middle.
- Top each slice with 1 tablespoon of blue cheese, a thin slice of pear, a sprinkle of lemon zest and a drizzle of honey.
- Serve.
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