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October 14, 2014

Pear and Brie Crostini

Last Updated on January 3, 2021 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

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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.

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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 appetizer to prepare. 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 crostini under the broiler until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from the oven and then drizzle with the honey and balsamic syrup.

How to Serve:

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

Variations that can be made to the recipe:

  • Ready-made Melba toast can be used instead of homemade crostini.
  • Camembert can be used instead of brie cheese.
  • You can substitute the pears with apples.
  • 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.
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.

Include this heavenly baked brie with pears crostini along with these easy to make Maple Spiced Walnuts on your menu next time you entertain and you'll be sure to impress.

Enjoy!

More Easy Appetizers

  • Smoked Salmon and Boursin Crostini
  • Strawberry Goat Cheese Crostini
  • Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip
  • Mixed Spiced Nuts

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

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

Pear and Brie Crostini

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.
4.93 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, European
Servings 24
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced into ½ inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp 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 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ⅛ 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

  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?

    Reply
    • 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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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