Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini

Name: Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 22
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 firm ripe Bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges; 36 slices 36 French bread baguette slices, toasted; 59 milliliters butter, softened; 227 grams 1/2 package cream cheese, softened; 2 Tbsps dry sherry; 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh rosemary; 113 grams Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 59 milliliters honey; 118 milliliters finely chopped, lightly salted roasted pecans

Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 240 calories, 7g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 22. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of lightly roasted pecans, cream cheese, sherry, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 22 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat. Grill pear wedges, covered with grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

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Pear

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Grill

Stir together cream cheese and next 3 ingredients; spread about 1/2 Tbsp. on each baguette slice. Top with grilled pears; sprinkle with pecans and rosemary, and drizzle with honey.

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Cream Cheese