Blue Cheese And Pear Bruschetta

This recipe works best with a sharp crumbly blue cheese like maytag, roquefort or cabrales.

Cut pears into a small dice , and place in a small bowl.

Sprinkle pears with lemon juice and toss.

Add the parsley , blue cheese , and oil and toss gently and thoroughly.

Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.

Set aside.

Preheat the broiler.

Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until lightly browned and crisp , 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Spread each toast round with a teaspoon of mascarpone.

Top with a generous tablespoon of the diced pear mixture , mounding it up high and pressing it firmly.

Finish each one with a sprinkling of walnuts and serve.

pears, fresh lemon juice, flat leaf parsley, blue cheese, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, baguette, mascarpone cheese, walnuts