What I love about this crostini recipe is that I can serve it as an appetizer before dinner, as an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert. It's a really interesting mixture of sweetness from the honey, salty-tang from the gorgonzola, and crunchiness from the toasted baguette and walnuts.
Servings:  
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 1/3-inch-thick diagonal slices   baguette
  • 6 ounces creamy gorgonzola cheese , coarsely crumbled
  • 2/3 cup walnuts , toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ripe fig , thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
    • Directions
    Preheat the oven to 375°. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly brush the baguette slices with oil. Toast in the oven until the baguette slices are golden, about 8 minutes. (You can toast the baguette slices 1 day ahead. Cool, then store them at room temperature in an airtight container.)

    Toss the gorgonzola with walnuts in a small bowl. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the baguette slices and press slightly to adhere. Return the baking sheet to the over and bake until the cheese melts, about 8 minutes.

    Arrange the crostini on a platter. Top each with a slice of fig, if desired. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.
    Published 01/01/2006

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