Sweet and savory pear blue cheese crostini are quick holiday appetizers made with four ingredients in about 15 minutes. They’re suitable for parties and gatherings and are vegetarian and nut-free.
This appetizer pairs crisp crostini with blue cheese and fresh pear, a classic combination that works especially well in fall and winter. A light finish of honey and salt balances the flavors while keeping the preparation simple.
Each bite combines tangy blue cheese, sweet pears, and toasted bread for a balanced mix of textures and flavors. The recipe is easy to assemble and well suited for busy holiday hosting.
The Ingredients
- Baguette - I like a sourdough or whole grain baguette.
- Blue cheese - If you like a mild blue cheese flavor, pick up Danish Blue or Gorgonzola. Stilton and Roquefort have stronger flavors.
- Pears - Any variety will work. Pears are ripe and ready to use when the neck is just slightly soft.
- Honey
- Sea Salt
How To Make It
- Slice the baguette ¼ to ½ inch thick and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast baguette slices at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Thinly slice pears.
- Top each slice with blue cheese and pears.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with sea salt.
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PrintEasy Pear Blue Cheese Crostini
Sweet and savory pear blue cheese crostini are delicious, easy holiday appetizers that are perfect for any party. Made in just 15 minutes with 4 ingredients, you'll love serving these party bites to your guests! (vegetarian, nut-free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: about 15 pieces 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (I like whole grain or sourdough)
- olive oil
- 1 wedge creamy blue cheese
- 1 large pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Slice baguette ¼ inch to ½ inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Toast crostini in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Spread each crostini generously with blue cheese. If your cheese is more crumbly, thinly slice it instead of trying to spread it.
- Top piece with 1-2 pear slices, and drizzle with honey.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
Notes
- These appetizers are best when made right before serving.
Keywords: pear blue cheese crostini, pear and blue cheese toast, pear blue cheese appetizer
Kris says
Can this be made ahead and stored in the frig until serving?
Kaleigh says
Hi Kris, I don't recommend making these very far in advance as they're better when the bread is warm. Storing them assembled would likely result in soggy bread and browning pears.