Whipped blue cheese and pear crostini

Beating the cheeses together adds air, making the mixture easier to spread. You can sprinkle some chopped walnuts over at the end for extra crunch, if you like.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamUpdated: 01 November 2023

Jump to recipe

best canape recipes whipped blue cheese and pear crostini

This is a fabulous canapé idea for any festive occasion and takes hardly any time to prepare.

It's simply a crispy crostini made from slices baguette, topped with a delectable whipped blue cheese, fresh pear and a drizzle of honey on top. Delicious!

For more pear recipe inspiration, take a look at our gallery.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Total Time:

27 mins

Cal/Serv:

115

Ingredients

1
small par-baked baguette
1 1/2 Tbsp.
olive oil
60 g
cream cheese
60 g
soft blue cheese, we used Dolcelatte
1
pear
1 Tbsp.
runny honey

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan) mark 5. Slice the baguette into 16 x 5mm-thick slices, on a slight diagonal. Discard the ends. Brush the slices on both sides with oil and arrange on a baking tray. Sprinkle over some salt.
2. Step 2Cook for 5min, then turn and cook for 5-7min more until golden and crisp. Cool completely. Meanwhile, using a handheld electric whisk, beat the cream and blue cheeses in a medium bowl until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3Halve, core and finely slice the pear. Spread the whipped cheese mixture on to the crostini and top with slices of the pear (you may not need it all). Arrange on a board or platter. Drizzle over the honey and serve.

Get ahead:

Prepare to end of step 2 up to a day ahead. Once cool, store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and chill the whipped cheese mixture. Complete recipe to serve.