Honey-Brushed Pear Boursin Crostinis

Prep Time:

35 minutes

Number of Servings:

Recipe Source:

Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board.

Ingredients

¹⁄₃ cup honey
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
¹⁄₂ tsp each of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 French baguette*, cut into ³⁄₄-inch slices, sliced on the diagonal (discard ends)
1 package Boursin cheese, softened to room temperature, any flavor**
¹⁄₄ cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1 firm fresh pear, halved, cored, and cut into slivers***
18 whole walnuts, toasted
¹⁄₂ cup radicchio, shredded
Sprouts for garnish, if desired

Preheat oven to 350°.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, oil, and the ¹⁄₂ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Lightly brush each side of crostini with honey-oil mixture and place on a baking sheet. Reserve remaining honey-oil mixture for later.
Bake crostini in oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove crostini from oven and let cool.
In a small bowl, mix together Boursin cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, the 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and the tarragon until smooth.
Divide cheese spread evenly between each crostini. Top cheese with 2 or 3 pear slices and bake crostini for another 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is warmed through.
Remove crostini from oven and top with toasted walnuts and shredded radicchio. Drizzle honey-oil mixture over crostini.
Serve immediately or at room temperature. Garnish with sprouts if desired.

Nutrition Info:

236 Calories, 3 g Protein, 17 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat