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Pear and Brie Crostini

October 14, 2014 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits 34 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 appetizer.

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Pear and Brie Crostini

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 Pear and Brie Crostini does exactly that. 

Pear and Brie Crostini

How to make this Pear and Brie Appetizer

This simple appetizer is built on the classic combination of fruit, cheese and nuts. The brie and pear are layered on top of a crostini (a previously toasted slice of baguette), put under the broiler and then drizzled with a honey and balsamic syrup. To finish this appetizer off, it gets topped with toasted crumbled walnuts, a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves and a dash of freshly ground pepper. It’s heaven in a bite!

Pear and Brie Crostini

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.  Include this Pear and Brie Crostini on your menu next time you entertain and you’ll be sure to impress!

If you make this recipe make sure to take a picture and share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I’d love to see your photos!

More Easy Appetizers

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Pear and Brie Crostini

Pear and Brie Crostini

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Built on the classic combination of fruit, cheese and nuts, this Pear and Brie Crostini is a delicious, elegant and simple to make appetizer.
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Brie, Crostini, Pears, Walnuts
Servings: 24
Calories: 93kcal
Author: Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 oz brie rind trimmed
  • 1/2 cup toasted* walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1-2 pears halved, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp 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

*You can toast the walnuts in a 350ºF oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are fragrant, let cool and chop coarsely.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.8% | Vitamin C: 0.4% | Calcium: 2.4% | Iron: 2.4%
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Comments

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mike says

    November 27, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    OMG, this looks absolutely scrumptious! How do you think this would work with blue cheese or gorgonzola and walnuts? I love toasted blue cheese and almonds.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      November 27, 2014 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks! I think it would be delicious with blue cheese and even more so combined with walnuts 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nicky Corbishley says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    oh yum! I’ve just found a new addition to my xmas canapes list!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:24 AM

      Hi Nicky, you’re right they would make a great Christmas or New Year’s canapé :). Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Good Food Everyday says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    Simone and beautiful, love it

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      November 13, 2014 at 11:15 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. K. / Pure & Complex says

    October 28, 2014 at 3:59 PM

    I’ve never been a huge bread eater, but I will change my tune to try this. This looks absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing this

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM

      Hi, what’s great about crostini, is that you can slice the bread real thin, this way there is hardly any bread at all and you will mainly taste the toppings. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. thehungrymum says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:56 AM

    What perfection on a plate! I heart brie and could inhale a plate of this right now.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM

      Thanks! I agree brie is delicious 🙂

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    October 25, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    I have been dreaming of Brie for sometime and now I come across this lovely recipe You’ve motivated me to make some crostini. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 25, 2014 at 10:17 PM

      Thanks Liz, and it’s my pleasure!

      Reply
  9. tastasty says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Love the combination with pear and brie! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 21, 2014 at 3:03 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Lily says

    October 18, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    I love party foods too, though I think I end up eating more because I just keep munching the whole night, your crostini look amazingly delicious, the pear and brie is one thing, but then to add the honey and balsamic, walnuts and pepper, oh my, I think I’m in heaven:)

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 18, 2014 at 7:02 PM

      Thanks Lily. I completely agree that we end up eating more, but it so much more fun to sample a bunch of different appetizers.

      Reply
  11. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    This crostini looks absolutely perfect! Love these classic flavours, amazing!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM

      Thanks Jessica!

      Reply
  12. davegon says

    October 15, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Wow. I love the look of these, and I bet they taste even better!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 15, 2014 at 3:43 PM

      Thanks, they were delicious!

      Reply
  13. nancyc says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I love this combination of pear and Brie–it sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 15, 2014 at 6:45 PM

      Thank you Nancy! Fruit and cheese pair so well together.

      Reply
  14. Serena says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Beautiful presentation!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 15, 2014 at 10:28 AM

      Thank you so much Serena!

      Reply
  15. lapetitepaniere says

    October 15, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    Very nice combination 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 15, 2014 at 6:46 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. skd says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    I love appetizers too.This one looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:43 PM

      Appetizers are the best

      Reply
  17. HostessAtHeart says

    October 14, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Wow I love everything about this! I like grazing get togethers too.

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      October 14, 2014 at 9:47 PM

      Thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply

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