Pear and Brie Bruschetta by Tarla Dalal

brie cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while cream cheese is more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup is often less expensive.

Brush crusty bread with olive oil.

Place the bread in a preheated oven at 200°C and lightly toast for approximately 3 to 4 minutes.

In a pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

Add honey to the melted butter.

Add thinly sliced pears to the pan and gently caramelize them, coating them with the honey mixture for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove the caramelized pears from the pan and place them in a bowl to keep aside.

Take the lightly toasted bread and add a slice of brie cheese on top of each slice.

Return the bread with brie to the oven until the brie lightly melts, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.

Top the melted brie with the caramelized pears and sprinkle some nuts on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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