Gorgonzola Pear Crostini

Submitted by 'Lil Southern Belle

"I found this recipe in a Southern Living Magazine, tried it, loved it, and posted it here for safe keeping!"

 

• Ready In: 44mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 36 crostini

ingredients

• 3 bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces gorgonzola
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine (optional)
• 36 French baguettes, slices toasted
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped lightly salted roasted pecan
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
• 1⁄4 cup honey

directions

1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 degrees.
2. Grill pear wedges, covered with grill lid, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3. Stir together cream cheese, Gorgonzola, butter, and sherry.
4. Top each baguette slice with about 1/2 TBSP cheese mixture.
5. Top with grilled pears; sprinkle with pecans and rosemary, and drizzle with honey.