For an elegant, rave worthy appetizer that’s a breeze to make, try these PA Preferred® pear, goat cheese, and honey bites. The surprising flavor combination really hits the spot with floral, sweet-tart pears, tangy goat cheese, and sweet honey topped with chopped nuts and thyme. It’s made with all Pennsylvania-grown and produced ingredients for quality you can trust.
A little tip: if you’d like to prevent the sliced pears from browning, just toss them in lemon juice!
Serve these bites at your next gathering or when you’d just like a little something special. They pair with the crisp, citrus flavors of a Pennsylvania Pinot Grigio or mellow maltiness and dry finish of a PA amber ale.
Pear, Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
| Yield |
|---|
| Serves 12 |
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 8 min | 18 min |
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) baguette or French bread, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
- 6-ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place bread in an even layer onto prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with oil.
- Bake until bread is lightly toasted, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of goat cheese onto each crostini. Top each crostini with a few slices of pear.
- Drizzle bites with honey and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with thyme and serve.
- Recipe and video: Dish Works
