Pear and Walnut Crostini Recipe

These Pear and Walnut Crostini are a festive fall appetizer that’s simple, elegant, and full of flavor. Crisp baguette slices are toasted and topped with creamy goat cheese or ricotta, juicy pear slices, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of honey. The combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors makes them perfect for autumn gatherings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving spreads. They’re easy to prepare, look beautiful on a platter, and taste as good as they look.

Pear and Walnut Crostini Recipe

Pear and Walnut Crostini are elegant toasts topped with creamy cheese, fresh pear slices, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Cuisine: American

Calories: 110

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 baguette sliced into 12 rounds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz goat cheese or ricotta
• 1 large ripe pear thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup toasted walnuts chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• Fresh thyme leaves optional

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
2. Bake 5–7 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Spread each toast with goat cheese or ricotta.
4. Top with a pear slice and sprinkle with walnuts.
5. Drizzle lightly with honey and garnish with thyme if desired.
6. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Use blue cheese instead of goat cheese for a stronger flavor.
• Try pecans instead of walnuts for variation.
• Best assembled just before serving to keep bread crisp.