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Home » Appetizers » Cheese Party: Brie Crostini w/ Caramelized Onions, Pear and Pine Nuts

Cheese Party: Brie Crostini w/ Caramelized Onions, Pear and Pine Nuts

Created: April 1, 2014 Updated: March 21, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 23 Comments

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Perfect party food. Crispy crostini tipped with gooey Brie cheese, sauteed onions, pears and pine nuts.

Brie Crostini with Caramelized Onions, Pear and Pine Nuts on a wood board

Today, I’m sharing a a great appetizer that would be perfect for a cheese and wine party or just an intimate date night. The star of the party will definitely be this Brie Crostini with Caramelized Onions, Pears and Pine Nuts. It’s an elegant crostini made with the perfect, creamy Brie and topped with caramelized onions and pears and pine nuts.

The flavor palate of this appetizer is delightful. Caramelized onions go wonderfully with a slightly sweet pear and creamy cheese. Pine nuts just bring it all together in the end. Like I mentioned in my Cheese and Wine post, I prefer to cut off the rind and leave the soft, perfect Brie to work with. It is exactly what I did here.

President's Cheese Crostini wtih Brie Caramelized Onion Pear and Pine Nuts on a tray

 

several Presidents cheese crostinis lined up on a wood plank on wood table with grapes, bottle of wine and cheese package in background

Brie Crostini w/ Caramelized Onions, Pear and Pine Nuts

 Crispy crostini tipped with gooey Brie cheese, sauteed onions, pears and pine nuts.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 10 slices baguette about 1/4 inch
  • 4 oz Brie cheese rind cut off
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1/3 cup diced pear
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Brush the baguette slices with a little bit of olive oil and bake them for about 8 minutes. Take them out and set aside.
  • Lower the temperature to 375.
  • In a small pan, saute sliced onion on medium-high heat, until it starts to golden. Add the diced pears and saute for a couple more minutes. Mix in pine nuts and set aside.
  • Lay the crostini on a baking sheet, toasted side up and sprinkle with some salt.
  • Thinly slice the cheese and divide among the crostini, on the toasted side.
  • Divide the onion/pear mixture among the crostini.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg
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President's Cheese Crostini wtih Brie Caramelized Onion Pear and Pine Nuts on a tray

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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  1. Kathryn Corrigan says

    January 2, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    I just offered this appetizer to my New Year’s Eve guests and they devoured it. I added a bit more to the recipe; I added a few Craisins to the top for color and a short drizzle of white balsamic vinegar as well. I also sauteed the pine nuts in butter before adding them. What a show stopper recipe.

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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