CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, HONEY, AND WALNUTS

CROSTINI WITH GORGONZOLA, HONEY, AND WALNUTS image

Yield 12 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 T olive oil
24 1/3" thick diagonal baguette slices
6 oz. creamy gorgonzola cheese, coarsely crumbled
2/3 C walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1 ripe fig, thinly sliced crosswise (opt.) - i used fig jam
3 T honey
Preheat oven to 375.
Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush the slices with oil. Toast in the oven until the baguette slices are golden, about 8 min. (You can toast the baguette slices 1 day ahead. Cool, then store them at room temp. in an airtight container.)
Toss the gorgonzola with the walnuts in a small bowl. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the baguette slices and press lightly to adhere. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 8 min. Arrange the crostinin on a platter. Top each with a slice of fig, if desired. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.