I’m rolling out a few new appetizers this season, and this one is definitely stealing the show. Whipped gorgonzola, warm pears, walnuts, and rosemary on crispy crostini. So simple, so good.
Whipped Gorgonzola Crostini with Sautéed Pears, Walnuts & Rosemary
Ingredients (makes ~20 crostini)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
For the Crostini
• 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• Olive oil for brushing
• Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Gorgonzola
• 4 oz gorgonzola, softened
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or more
For the Pear Topping
• 2 ripe pears, peeled & diced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1–2 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
Instructions
Heat oven to 400°F Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
Add gorgonzola, cream cheese, honey, and heavy cream to a food processor. Chill until needed.
Melt butter...
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