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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the slices on a baking sheet.
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.
In a small bowl, mix the blue cheese, cream cheese, and brandy until smooth. Set aside.
Core and thinly slice the pear. Set the slices aside.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and chop roughly.
Spread about 1 teaspoon of the blue cheese mixture onto each crostini.
Top each crostini with one or two slices of pear, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts.
Garnish the crostini with fresh thyme leaves, a pinch of salt, and a crack of black pepper.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.8 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3612 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 898 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
