Blue Cheese And Pear Bruschetta Recipe

Elevate your appetizer game with this incredible Blue Cheese & Pear Bruschetta! The sharp, tangy bite of Maytag, Roquefort, or Cabrales blue cheese perfectly complements the sweet juiciness of ripe pears. Toasted baguette slices provide the perfect crunchy base, topped with creamy mascarpone and finished with crunchy walnuts. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfect for a romantic dinner, a casual get-together, or a sophisticated party.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 502.7 kcal
Protein 28g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Blue Cheese And Pear Bruschetta

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How to Make Blue Cheese And Pear Bruschetta

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Dice 1 ripe pear into small, ½-inch pieces and place in a small bowl.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the pears and gently toss to coat.
  4. Crumble 4 ounces of your favorite sharp blue cheese (Maytag, Roquefort, or Cabrales recommended) into the bowl.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Arrange 8 slices of baguette on a baking sheet.
  8. Broil for 1-2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and crisp.
  9. Spread 1 tablespoon of mascarpone cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
  10. Top each slice with a generous tablespoon of the pear and blue cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
  11. Sprinkle each bruschetta with 1 teaspoon of chopped walnuts.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

22g

Carbs

24g