Grilled Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Crostini

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Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings 20 crostini

Ingredients

  1. 1 slightly under ripe large pear
  2. 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  3. 3 Tbsp. olive oil, plus some for the grill
  4. 20 thin slices of baguette cut at a 45-degree angle (see Note)
  5. 175 grams Gorgonzola cheese, cut into 20 thin slices
  6. Freshly ground black pepper and balsamic vinegar to taste
  7. Small rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)

Method

Preheat your barbecue or indoor grill to medium-high. Quarter the pear lengthwise and remove the core. Cut the pear, lengthwise, into 20 thin wedges. Toss the pear slices with the lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. of the oil. Oil the bars of your grill. Grill the pears, in batches, about 30 seconds per side, and then set on a plate.

Set an oven rack 6-inches below your oven’s broiler. Preheat broiler to high. Set the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Lightly brush or drizzle them with the remaining 2 Tbsp. of oil. Broil the bread until lightly toasted, and then arrange on a platter.

Top each crostini with a slice of cheese and a slice of pear. Sprinkle with black pepper and drizzle with the vinegar. If desired, garnish each crostini with a small rosemary sprig and then serve.

Note: The baguette used for this recipe was about 2 1/2- to 3-inches wide.

Serving Suggestions

These tasty little bites pair well with sparkling wine, whether from BC, or a prosecco from Italy. The crostini could also be served as a light lunch accompanied with a green salad.

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