Brandied Blue Cheese With Pear Crostini

I think I got this from an old Gourmet magazine. It is an elegant pass around appetizer and appeals to anyone that likes blue cheese.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄4 cup  coarsely chopped walnuts
• 16  slices baguette (1/2 inches slices)
• 1  ripe pear, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Mash cheese and butter together.
2. Add brandy and walnuts.
3. Toast baguette slices (one side only).
4. Turn and place 1 slice of pear on untoasted side.
5. Top with 1 teaspoons of cheese mixture.
6. Broil about 2 minutes or until bubbly.