Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini

Name: Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini
Total time: 22 min
Yield: Makes 36 crostini
Ingredients: 3 firm ripe Bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges; ½ (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 36 French bread baguette slices, toasted; ½ cup finely chopped, lightly salted roasted pecans; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; ¼ cup honey

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Prepare elegant appetizers perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or soiree. This Gorgonzola-Grilled Pear Crostini has grilled pear wedges sprinkled with pecans and rosemary. Drizzle on honey for a sweet finish to a beautiful appetizer.

Recipe by Southern Living June 2011

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Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe Summary

total:

22 mins

hands-on:

22 mins

Yield:

Makes 36 crostini

Ingredients

3 firm ripe Bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
½ (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons dry sherry
36 French bread baguette slices, toasted
½ cup finely chopped, lightly salted roasted pecans
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
¼ cup honey

Directions

Step 1
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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Step 2
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.
Step 3
Pair with: Château de Malle, Sauternes 2004 or Chenin Blanc.

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overlay89

01/09/2013

Best recipe

myrecipestest

05/24/2012

gorgonzola

kathyack01

08/07/2011

Wow! Easy and delicious! Some quick assembly and you have a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary crowd pleaser!

tuky12982

07/14/2011

Great for parties!

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