Description
French-inspired pear and brie crostini elevate simple ingredients into an elegant appetizer. Crisp baguette slices topped with creamy cheese and caramelized pears create a perfect balance of textures that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Anjou pear
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Brie cheese
- 1 baguette (about 25 inches long)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Activate the broiler setting on the oven to its highest temperature, positioning the rack approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) from the heat source.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the baguette into uniform half-inch (1.25 centimeters) thick diagonal slices.
- Carefully slice the Brie cheese into thin, elegant pieces and cut the pear into delicate, translucent slivers.
- Mince fresh garlic cloves and blend with extra virgin olive oil, creating a fragrant herbed infusion.
- Meticulously brush both sides of each baguette slice with the garlic-olive oil mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the prepared baguette slices under the broiler, toasting for approximately 2 minutes until edges become golden and crisp.
- Remove the toasted slices and strategically layer thin Brie cheese pieces across the surface, returning to the broiler for an additional 2 minutes until cheese melts slightly.
- Artfully arrange pear slices atop the melted cheese, sprinkling fresh rosemary and thyme leaves for aromatic complexity.
- Broil for one final minute to gently warm the pear and enhance the herb fragrance.
- Finish by elegantly drizzling balsamic reduction and garnishing with additional fresh herb sprigs for visual appeal.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with this gourmet twist on classic crostini.
- Perfectly toasted baguette slices create a crispy canvas for creamy Brie and sweet pears.
- Garlic-infused olive oil adds a robust flavor that complements the delicate cheese and fruit.
- Fresh herbs bring a bright, aromatic touch that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant bite.
- Balsamic reduction provides a tangy-sweet finish that ties all the flavors together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg