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Pear & Brie Crostini (dairy free option)

Pear & Brie Crostini (dairy free option)

This Pear & Brie Crostini is a gorgeous and delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 crostini's
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Brush

Ingredients
  

Baguette and Toppings

  • 1 fresh baguette
  • extra virgin olive oil for brushing
  • 200 grams double cream brie cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
  • 3 pieces pears sliced, preferably Bartlett
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  • While your oven is preheating, slice your baguette on a bias into ½ inch slices. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil on both sides, place on a large baking sheet and bake for 2 - 3 minutes each side, until golden brown.
  • On each toasted baguette slice, layer a thin slice of brie cheese (or a spread of vegan cream cheese), sliced pear, crumbled walnuts, and thyme. Drizzle with honey and serve!

Notes

This recipe offers a dairy-free option by using vegan cream cheese instead of brie cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Appetizer, Brie, cheese, Crostini, honey, Pear, Thyme, Walnut
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