Panera Pear Pecan Crostini

From the Panera/St. Louis Bread Company website. I love Panera!

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 10  ounces blue cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Stilton)
• 5  tablespoons heavy cream
• 15  slices  panera  cinnamon raisin bread, crusts removed
• 2  bartlett pears, thinly sliced into wedges about 1-1/2-inch long
• 1⁄3 cup pecan halves, thinly sliced crosswise

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F In a small bowl, combine the cheese and cream.
2. Using a fork or wooden spoon, combine until mixture is soft enough to spread, but not runny. Set aside.
3. Cut bread into 1-1/2" squares.
4. Transfer bread squares to a baking sheet.
5. Toast in oven until light golden, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from oven.
6. Spread one heaping teaspoon cheese mixture on each crostini.
7. Top each with a pear wedge and garnish with pecan slices.
8. Serve at room temperature.