How to Make Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple and elegant appetizer to impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than this recipe for Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of crunch from the crostini. It's easy to make and is sure to be a hit at any party or get-together.

The combination of flavors in this dish is truly delightful. The sweetness of the pears pairs perfectly with the sharp, salty flavor of the P...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste
  • 2 large shallots, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 firm Bartlett pear, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 17 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 2 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.
  • Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 356mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 136mg