Description
A refined and flavorful open-faced toast featuring creamy Brie, fresh pear slices, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of honey, finished with fresh thyme. Ideal for brunch, a light lunch, or a sophisticated appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 slices rustic sourdough bread
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Lightly brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and toast them in a skillet or oven until crisp and golden.
- While still warm, layer Brie cheese slices onto each toast.
- Add thin slices of pear over the Brie, fanning them neatly across the surface.
- Drizzle honey generously over the pears.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for crunch.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a touch of cracked black pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use a firm, ripe pear like Bosc or Anjou for best texture.
- Optional: toast bread in the oven at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- For extra richness, add a smear of butter under the Brie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
