Caramelized Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Sweet caramelized pears paired with creamy brie atop toasted baguette slices, finished with a delicate honey drizzle for a perfect appetizer. This French-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, turns ripe pears, unsalted butter, brown sugar into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 French cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, cored and thinly sliced ripe pears
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 small, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces baguette
6 oz, sliced brie cheese
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp for garnish fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add 2 medium thinly sliced pears and 2 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally until the pears are tender and caramelized with a golden brown glaze.
Step 2: While pears caramelize, preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange 1/2-inch baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 6-8 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.
Step 3: Remove baguette slices from oven, top each with a slice of 6 oz brie cheese and a spoonful of the warm caramelized pears. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until brie softens but does not fully melt.
Step 4: Remove crostini from oven, drizzle each with 2 tbsp honey evenly distributed, and sprinkle with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves for a fragrant finish.