Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring ripe pears, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Freshly cracked black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping once until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Spread a layer of softened goat cheese over each toasted slice.
- Top with thin pear slices, fanning them slightly.
- Drizzle each crostini with honey.
- Finish with a sprig of thyme or a piece of rosemary, and black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store assembled crostini in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for best texture. Keep toasted slices separate for up to 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crostini, appetizer, pears, goat cheese, honey, easy appetizer