Description
An elegant appetizer featuring crunchy baguette, sweet pears, and savory prosciutto, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Baguette (1, sliced into ½-inch slices)
- Fresh pears (2, ripe)
- Prosciutto (4 ounces, thinly sliced)
- Blue cheese (4 ounces, crumbled)
- Honey (2 tablespoons)
- Walnuts (¼ cup, chopped)
- Fresh arugula leaves (1 cup)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into ½-inch pieces, lay them on a baking sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the baguette slices for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Chop the walnuts and toast them in a small skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Take one slice of the toasted baguette and lay down a small scoop of blue cheese. Top with fresh pear slices and prosciutto.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of toasted walnuts, and a handful of fresh arugula.
- Arrange your crostini on a serving platter.
Notes
Feel free to customize with goat cheese or fig jam for added flavor. Garnish with fresh herbs or balsamic glaze for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg