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Pear and Brie Crostini

Published: Oct 14, 2014 · Modified: Apr 12, 2025 by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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Built on the classic combination of fruit, cheese and nuts, this Pear and Brie Crostini is a delicious, elegant and simple to make pear appetizer.

Pear and Brie Crostini drizzled with a honey and balsamic syrup and topped with crumbled walnuts and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.

Have you ever been to a dinner party where all they served were appetizers? Well I love such parties. I think it's so much fun to be able to sample so many different nibbles and experience all the various flavours and textures.

Some of my favourite appetizers are those that combine both sweet and savoury elements in the same bite. This baked Pear and Brie Crostini does exactly that. 

Pear and Brie Crostini on platter.

How to make this Pear Appetizer

This is such an easy canapé to prepare. Here's an overview of the ingredients and steps needed to make this pear and brie appetizer recipe.

Ingredients Overview:

  • Baguette
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Brie 
  • Walnuts 
  • Pears 
  • Honey
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt
  • Fresh thyme (optional)
  • Ground pepper (optional)

Steps Overview:

To make it, start by slicing a baguette into one-half inch rounds. Place the slices of bread onto a baking sheet and brush the tops with a little olive oil.

Toast the bread under the broiler for a couple of minutes or just until the bread is golden. If you like you can do this step up to 3 days ahead of time. Simply let the crostini come to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container on the countertop.

To finish making the appetizer, add a slice of brie on top of the crostini and then top the brie with a slice of pear.

Put the tray of assembled crostini under the broiler until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from the oven and then drizzle with the honey and balsamic syrup.

Top each crostini with toasted crumbled walnuts, a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves and a dash of freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

Variations:

  • Ready-made Melba toast can be used instead of homemade crostini.
  • Camembert can be used instead of brie cheese.
  • You can use apples instead of pears.
  • Pecans can be used instead of walnuts. And if there's a nut allergy, pumpkin or pomegranate seeds can be used instead of nuts.
  • Substitute fresh thyme for finely chopped fresh rosemary.

Serving Suggestions

This baked brie with pears crostini can be served alongside other canapés or with a meat and cheese platter. I like serving it with a bowl of these easy to make Maple Spiced Walnuts or these Rosemary Roasted Almonds.

Pear and Brie Crostini topped with balsamic syrup and crumbled walnuts.

With a season full of special occasions upon us, it's great to have delicious, elegant and yet simple to make appetizers in our repertoire.

Enjoy!

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Crostini with brie and pear on board.

Pear and Brie Crostini

Author: Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Built on the classic combination of fruit, cheese and nuts, this Pear and Brie Crostini is a delicious, elegant and simple to make appetizer.
4.75 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, European
Servings 24
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into ½ inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 oz brie rind trimmed
  • ½ cup walnuts toasted* and coarsely chopped
  • 1-2 pears halved, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • a few sprigs of fresh thyme optional
  • freshly ground pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing a rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high.
  • Set the slices of baguette on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little olive oil.
  • Place the baking sheet under the broiler and toast the bread until they are crispy and lightly golden on top, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey with balsamic vinegar, add the salt and stir. Set aside.
  • Layer the crostini with a slice of cheese topped by a slice of pear.
  • Broil until the cheese starts to melt.
  • Pull out of the oven and drizzle with the honey and balsamic syrup.
  • Add a few pieces of crumbled walnuts, a sprinkling of thyme and a dash of freshly ground pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. *Toast the walnuts in a 350ºF oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are fragrant, let cool and chop coarsely.
  2. Camembert can be used instead of brie.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 43mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Crostini, Pear and Brie Appetizer, Pear and Brie Crostini, Pear Crostini
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  1. Did Doughty says

    March 01, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    How far in advance can you make the bread for bruschetta?

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      March 01, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Hello, up to 3 days ahead of time. Make sure to let the bread cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Also, if there is a lot of humidity in your home you may need to crisp up the bread a bit before topping. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Fae's Twist & Tango says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    These costinis are to die for. I love the combination and the honey-balsamic drips. Yum!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      December 21, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you Fae, it really is a delicious combination!

      Reply
  3. Cindy says

    December 10, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    What a great appetizer! Looks so elegant and the taste would be amazing. Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      December 10, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks so much Cindy!

      Reply
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