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Pear and Prosciutto Crostini with Gorgonzola
I am absolutely obsessed with this pear and prosciutto crostini with gorgonzola! It has so many flavors going on and is a great balance with sweet, tangy and salty. Literally, so easy to make and so special. It includes crusty garlicky sourdough bread, lathered on a creamy gorgonzola spread and topped with pears wrapped with prosciutto.
This recipe is such a delicious and easy appetizer, everyone will LOVE it.
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What ingredients do you need to make this pear crostini?
- sourdough baguette
- extra-virgin olive oil
- fresh garlic cloves
- pear slices
- prosciutto
- gorgonzola
- greek yogurt
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions to make this crostini with prosciutto and pears
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Slice your baguette on a bias (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick depending on your preference), and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. When they’re out of the oven, while hot, rub garlic on the toast.
- In the meantime, make your gorgonzola spread. Blend (or mix by hand) your gorgonzola, yogurt, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust with water if needed to thin out a tad. Season with salt and pepper until the gorgonzola is mixed throughout and it creates a creamy spread. Set aside.
- Wrap each slice of pear with 1 piece of prosciutto.
- Assemble your crostini! On your garlic toast, spread your gorgonzola spread, top with your wrapped pears with prosciutto. Garnish and season with cracked black pepper, and lemon zest.
Tips, Tricks and Substitutions
- You can most definitely swap with any cheese you like. I think blue cheese or even goat cheese would be great here!
- Mix and match your garnishes: you can add basil, arugula, or keep it simple with just lemon zest and some flakey salt. Add on nuts like walnuts or pecans, or add a drizzle of honey. No wrong choices here!
- Use your favorite baguette or bread. I LOVE anything sourdough, so naturally, I love using sourdough for my crostini’s. You can definitely use anything on hand.
Make it a MEAL! Some dishes to enjoy with your crostini’s to complete either your meal or party for entertaining:
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- Rosemary Peppercorn New York Strip Steak with Béarnaise Sauce
- Horseradish Kale Caesar Salad
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka
- Little Gem Caesar Salad with Panko Breadcrumbs
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- Herb Lamb Meatballs with a Horseradish Dipping Sauce (Fan Favorite!)
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- Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
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Updated from March 2021
Pear and Prosciutto Crostini with Gorgonzola
I am absolutely obsessed with this pear and prosciutto crostini with gorgonzola! It has a great balance of sweet, tangy and salty.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
For your Crostini
- 1 large sourdough baguette
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic cloves
- ½ pound gorgonzola cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- Zest of ½ lemon plus more for garnish
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 large pears thinly sliced
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Slice your baguette on a bias (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick depending on your preference), and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. When they’re out of the oven, while hot, rub garlic on the toast.
- In the meantime, make your gorgonzola spread. Blend (or mix by hand) your gorgonzola, yogurt, lemon zest, and juice. Adjust with water if needed to thin out a tad. Season with salt and pepper until the gorgonzola is mixed throughout and it creates a creamy spread. Set aside.
- Wrap each slice of pear with 1 piece of prosciutto.
- Assemble your crostini! On your garlic toast, spread your gorgonzola spread, top with your wrapped pears with prosciutto. Garnish and season with cracked black pepper, and lemon zest.
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So amazing! I made this last night for a dinner party we had and everyone loved it. I will definitely make again. Thank you for posting!
Hi Christine! Amazing, I’m so happy to hear that, enjoy!