Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle
A simple appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with melted brie, spiced pear compote, and a honey drizzle. This french-inspired snacks ready in about 25 minutes turns sliced brie cheese, medium, peeled and diced ripe pear, ground cinnamon 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 110 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.
Ingredients
- 1 small, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds baguette
- 6 oz, sliced brie cheese
- 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe pear
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp for garnish fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 16 slices of 1/2-inch baguette on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Step 2: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 1 diced medium pear, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring often until the pears are soft and caramelized.
- Step 3: Remove toasted baguette slices from oven and top each with a slice of 6 oz brie cheese (about 1/2 oz per crostini). Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until brie melts.
- Step 4: Spoon warm spiced pear compote over the melted brie on each crostini.
- Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey evenly over the crostini and garnish with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves before serving warm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for crisp items, or in the fridge for anything dairy- or produce-based, for up to 3–5 days. Re-crisp baked snacks in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes if they soften.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Pear and Brie Crostini with Honey Drizzle?
French snacks like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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