Best Brandied Blue Cheese Walnut And Pear Crostini Recipes
BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE SPREAD
Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. -T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds., Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUE CHEESE AND GRILLED PEAR CROSTINI
Very simple appetizer you can serve at birthday parties or any other occasion.
Provided by babyshowerideas4u
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Slice pears into half-moons.
- Cook pears on the preheated grill until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Cut blue cheese slices into 8 equal pieces.
- Spread cream cheese over bread slices. Top with grilled pear slices and blue cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and pepper. Drizzle with honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 376.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI
"My sister-in-law gave me this great recipe, which includes two of my favorite ingredients-blue cheese and pears. Yum!" writes Kate Hilts of Grand Rapids, Michigan. TIP: "Instead of a loaf of French bread, I usually buy a baguette and cut it at an angle to give the slices a nice look," Kate adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 15 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese and walnuts. Spread evenly over toasted bread. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Core pear and cut into 30 thin slices. Place two pear slices on each crostini. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE WITH PEAR CROSTINI
I think I got this from an old Gourmet magazine. It is an elegant pass around appetizer and appeals to anyone that likes blue cheese.
Provided by waynejohn1234
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mash cheese and butter together.
- Add brandy and walnuts.
- Toast baguette slices (one side only).
- Turn and place 1 slice of pear on untoasted side.
- Top with 1 teaspoons of cheese mixture.
- Broil about 2 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 998, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15
BLUE CHEESE, CRANBERRY AND PEAR CROSTINI
Make a fruity Italian appetizer with our Blue Cheese, Cranberry and Pear Crostini! This pear crostini is made tasty with French bread, pecans and more.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 16 servings, 2 crostini each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Place bread slices on baking sheet; brush with oil. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 min. or until browned. Cool completely on wire rack.
- Mix cheeses, cranberries and nuts; spread onto bread slices.
- Top with pears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT AND PEAR CROSTINI
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring cheese and butter to room temperature (30 minutes). Mash with fork until smooth. Stir brandy and walnuts into cheese mixture. Place baguette slices on cookie sheet. Tolast one side under broiler. Turn and place slice of pear on untoasted side. Top pear with teaspoonful of cheese mixture. Broil 4-5 inches from heat for about 2 minutes, or until cheese melts and is bubbly.
PEAR, WALNUT, AND RICOTTA CROSTINI
Spoon this flavorful topping over Simple Crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crostini.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide ricotta cheese among crostini. Top each piece with several ripe pear slices and some walnut pieces. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle each with honey. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g
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