I’m so excited to be part of this lovely and talented group of women sharing their favorite appetizers for the 2019 holiday season! Read on to find out how simple and easy they are to make. I can’t wait to try them all.
Melaine My Sweet Savannah@mysweetsavannahSheri Sheri Silver@sherisilverKim Northern California Style@northerncalstyle Mary Ann Classic Casual Home@classiccasualhome Cindy Rough Luxe Lifestyle@cindyhattersley Annie Most Lovely Things@most_lovely_things
Pear, pecan & ricotta crostini
When Annie @mostlovelythings invited me to join, the first thing that came to mind is this light, sweet and savory pear and ricotta crostini. It’s quick, easy, versatile and so darn good! It’s a @marthastewart recipe that I tweaked just a bit: I use pecans or almonds (I’m allergic to walnuts) and sometimes, omit toasting the bread (crostini) and just slice up a fresh baguette, add the cheese, pears, honey and nuts and serve as is. *The recipe featured uses fresh sliced bread, not toasted. Directions to make with toasted bread (crostini) in recipe below.
How to make pear, pecan & ricotta crostini
This appetizer is so easy to make and can be varied to make it just the way you like (switch from ricotta to goat or to vegan cheese, pears to apples, the possibilities are endless). It’s literally five ingredients and takes just minutes to assemble. I recommend using fresh bread, good-quality ricotta cheese, ripe pears, honey and whatever nuts you prefer. If you are toasting the bread first, you can even get away with using day-old bread.
use fresh greenery for garnish – i cut sprigs from the garland around my kitchen window – so easy!
Pear, Pecan & Ricotta Crostini
Spoon creamy ricotta cheese, sweet pears and honey topping on crostini or fresh baguette slices and your new favorite appetizer will disappear quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 Pear, sliced
- Pecan pieces
- 1/3 cup honey for drizzling
Instructions
Crostini:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil
- Bake in a single layer until crostini are toasted and crisp, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through
- Divide ricotta cheese among crostini
- Top each piece with pear slices
- Add chopped nuts
- Drizzle with honey
*best served immediately
make sure to visit these other bloggers’ delectable appetizer recipes
Take a moment to check out the other participating bloggers’ delicious appetizers. I wish we could all be in a room together to sample (shovel) each one – they all look so festive and good!
Melaine My Sweet Savannah@mysweetsavannahSheri Sheri Silver@sherisilverKim Northern California Style@northerncalstyle Mary Ann Classic Casual Home@classiccasualhome Cindy Rough Luxe Lifestyle@cindyhattersley Annie Most Lovely Things@most_lovely_things
LA CONTESSA says
GOOD DAY!
I like your TIPS and short cuts!No toasting the bread!
A BEAUTIFUL presentation…………I have a PROGRESSIVE STREET PARTY to go to next weekend and I am NOW READY for MY CONTRIBUTION to the APPETIZER CASA!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
XX
cindy says
Stephanie this looks positively divine!! I love the idea of ricotta instead of the expected brie. Thank you so much for joining us. Fabulous!! FYI I signed up for your email list and got an error message.
classic casual home says
Looks yummy…elegant and easy. I have everything except pears so that is on my list. Thanks for doing this with us!!!
Mary Ann
KIM says
STEFANIE, I THINK IT’S SO SMART TO JUST SKIP THE TOASTING AND USE SOME GREAT FRESH BREAD. RICOTTA IS ALSO A NICE CHANGE AND I BET PAIRS WELL WITH THE PEARS. NICE YOU CAN USE THIS AS A FORMULA AND CHANGE IT AROUND. LOVE THE GREENERY TOO. THANK YOU I AM TRYING THIS DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! FUN DOING THIS WITH YOU ALL. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. KIM
kim says
Sorry not sure WHY I had all caps on! LOL.
sheri silver says
Salty-sweet is my FAVE. These look so pretty and I can’t wait to try them myself!