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12) Pear-Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Crostini

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (about 8 x 8 inches)
  • 1 ripe pear thinly sliced
  • 3 oz Gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: chopped walnuts and fresh thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Roll puff pastry to smooth seams; cut into 8 rectangles. Place on sheet.
  3. Brush edges with egg wash to get a golden border.
  4. Toss pear slices with lemon juice and pepper. Arrange pears on pastry, leaving edges clear.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola and optional walnuts over pears. Drizzle honey.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Top with thyme if using.