This is one of my favorite appetizers, and guests usually love it too. It is sweet and spicy, as well as crispy and creamy. Amazing flavors and wonderful sensations, a divine combination. Pears and goat cheese are just meant for each other it seems.
Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini vegetarian
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
Ingredients for 4
(It should make about 20 crostini)
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pears, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 5oz good quality goat cheese
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Salt and pepper
Directions
In a bowl, gently mix the slices of pear with the lemon juice and sugar. Set aside.
Place the pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor and process until you obtain a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange the slices of bread on a baking sheet and top each slice with a spoonful of the pine nuts paste. Broil until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grease a ridged pan with the canola oil, and place on high heat. Arrange the slices of pear on the pan and cook for 3 minutes to make char marks. Remove from heat and set aside.
To build the crostini, place a slice of pear on each toast, and finish with a slice of goat cheese.
Enjoy with your favorite champagne or white wine!
