READY IN 15 mins

Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

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"This appetizer of toasted baguette slices topped with blue cheese, pear, and prosciutto is a crowd-pleaser." — linda

Directions

Mix pear, onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and thyme together in a bowl; set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
Spread blue cheese onto toasted baguette slices. Spoon pear mixture onto the blue cheese. Top with prosciutto.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Jul 03, 2012

The flavors are all there in this recipe - but blue cheese does not spread. I toasted the baguette slices with a little garlic infused olive oil then put on the blue cheese & prosiciutto and back into the broiler for a minute or so. Then topped with the pear mixture. Very tasty. Thanks! I made this for the Western Region Faceless Frenzy July 2012.

—Baking Nana

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Jan 29, 2013

This recipe is amazing! I tweaked the method a bit to suit my tastes - I sauteed the onion and prosciutto first, then combined with the cheese to create a uniform mixture. I cut the baguettes in half instead of in slices because I found the bread was too small, but other than that it was great!

—bakingchemist

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6 Ratings

May 29, 2012

I was charged with bringing the appetizers to a large dinner recently. These appetizers were the hit of the party! Everyone raved about them and they were gone within 5 minutes. The flavor combination of the pear, blue cheese and prosciutto is amazing!

—LynnNM

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Dec 25, 2012

Loved this yummy bruschetta recipe! I served for Christmas Eve celebrations and it was a hit. I did do some tweaking based on reviews and personal preferences. I added whipped cream cheese to the blue cheese crumbles to make a creamy, spreadable mixture. I'm not crazy about raw onions, so I diced a large red onion and sauteed with diced bacon until the bacon was crisp, then added balsamic vinegar and cooked down until reduced. That went on top of the toasted baguettes slices with spread. I topped with a slice of pear and chopped fresh thyme. These were so pretty and tasty. Definitely a do-over for sure. Thanks for sharing your recipe with AR!

—Saveur

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Dec 16, 2012

I mixed the blue cheese with a bit of cream cheese: easier to spread, and the flavor is not quite so intense (not everyone likes blue cheese). I also let the mixture marinate more like 30 minutes. Big hit both times I've served it. In fact, it took 1st prize at a holiday appetizer party last night.

—annieb

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Nutrition

Calories
315 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
36.6 g
12%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
12.8 g
20%

Fiber
2.2 g
9%

Protein
13.5 g
27%

Sodium
933 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pear and Prosciutto Bruschetta

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 315
Calories from Fat: 115

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g 20 %
** Saturated Fat 5.5g 27 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 933mg 37 %
** Potassium 147mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.6g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Protein 13.5g 27 %
** Sugars 4.1g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 30 %
** Niacin 37 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 51 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.