Name: Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil, divided; 3 tbsp Fig Balsamic; 1 baguette, sliced; 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced; 150 g goat cheese; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; Salt & pepper, to taste; Optional: 1 tbsp honey

Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini

Nelson Olive Oil Co

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

180

Ingredients

3 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil, divided
3 tbsp Fig Balsamic
1 baguette, sliced
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
150 g goat cheese
⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp honey

Directions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
Toast: Brush bread lightly with Garlic Olive Oil and bake for 5–7 minutes, until lightly golden.
Roast pears: Toss pears with a little Garlic Olive Oil and roast for 8–10 minutes, until just tender.
Assemble: Spread goat cheese over each crostini and top with roasted pear.
Finish: Add walnuts, thyme and a drizzle of Fig Balsamic. Add a touch of honey if desired.
Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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