Pear & Blue Cheese Crostini
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can toast the bread in advance, but assemble just before serving so everything stays crisp.
Can I swap the blue cheese?
Yes. Goat cheese or brie are great if you want something milder. Smoked Gouda also works if you want a slightly smoky twist.
Do these need to be served warm?
No, they’re best at room temperature so the flavours stay balanced.
Chef’s Tips
- Choose pears that are ripe but still firm so they don’t turn mushy on the crostini.
- Toast the bread well, it should be crisp enough to hold everything without going soft.
- Let the bread cool slightly before topping so the cheese softens instead of melting away.
- Keep the honey light, you want balance, not dessert.
Pear & Blue Cheese Crostini
These pear and blue cheese crostini are the kind of thing you make “just as a snack” and suddenly everyone’s hovering in the kitchen. Crisp toasted baguette, juicy fresh pear, salty blue cheese, a drizzle of honey, and herbs on top.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or French bread sliced
- Olive oil for brushing
- 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
- ¾-1 cup blue cheese crumbled
- Honey for drizzling
- Fresh chives or thyme for finishing
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking tray and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast for 8–12 minutes, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Slice pears thinly and keep them fresh (no cooking needed).
- Top each crostini with a few slices of pear.
- Add crumbled blue cheese over the top.
- Drizzle lightly with honey.
- Finish with chives or thyme.
- Serve immediately while the bread is crisp.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Best served fresh. Keep components separate if prepping ahead.
- Fridge
- Toasted crostini: Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Pears: Slice fresh if possible, or store briefly with a little lemon juice.
- Reheating: If needed re-crisp crostini in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.
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