GIADA'S GORGONZOLA CROSTINI

GIADA'S GORGONZOLA CROSTINI image

Categories Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Tbsp. olive oil
24 1/3-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices
6 ounces creamy gorgonzola cheese, coarsely crumbled
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1 ripe fig, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
3 Tbsp. honey

Steps:

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.