Serve up a plate of our Pear & Prosciutto Cream Cheese Crostini the next time you entertain guests. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, arugula, pears and prosciutto come together to create this elegant appetizer. Everyone at the party will be asking you for this Pear & Prosciutto Crostini recipe!
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12 servings
Original recipe yields 12 servings
1 French bread baguette (14 oz.), ends trimmed, cut into 24 slices
1/2 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 24 pieces
1/4 cup tightly packed baby arugula
2 small fresh pears, cored, cut into 24 thin slices
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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Let's Make It
1
Heat broiler.
2
Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet.
3
Broil, 6 to 8 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides.
4
Spread toast slices with cream cheese spread; top with prosciutto, arugula and pears.
5
Sprinkle with pepper.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Substitute seasonal fresh fruits, such as peaches in summer and strawberries in spring, for the pears.
Nutrition
Calories
190
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 9g
18%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
4%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
12 servings, 2 crostini each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.