Description
Savory Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese on Toasted Walnut Bread is a delightful appetizer or breakfast dish that balances creamy Gorgonzola cheese with sweet pears on a crunchy toasted walnut bread base. It’s simple to make, versatile for dietary needs, and features a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices Walnut Bread
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 medium Ripe Pears
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- Sea Salt to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven’s broiler on high.
- Brush walnut bread slices generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Place bread slices under the broiler for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the toasted bread slightly.
- Arrange thin pear slices on top of the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pear slices.
- Return the bread to the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Toast chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Drizzle honey over the warm toasts.
- Top the toasts with the toasted walnuts and fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Monitor the broiler closely to prevent burning the bread.
- Assemble the toasts just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Firm pears like Bartlett or Anjou are recommended for best texture.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted in a dry skillet to enhance flavor.
- This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Broiling and Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg