Panera Pear Pecan Crostini

• 10 ounces blue cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Stilton)
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 15 slices panera cinnamon raisin bread, crusts removed
• 2 bartlett pears, thinly sliced into wedges about 1-1/2-inch long
• 13 cup pecan halves, thinly sliced crosswise

1. Heat oven to 350F In a small bowl, combine the cheese and cream.
2. Using a fork or wooden spoon, combine until mixture is soft enough to spread, but not runny.
3. Set aside.
4. Cut bread into 1-1/2" squares.
5. Transfer bread squares to a baking sheet.
6. Toast in oven until light golden, about 6 minutes on each side.
7. Remove from oven.
8. Spread one heaping teaspoon cheese mixture on each crostini.
9. Top each with a pear wedge and garnish with pecan slices.
10. Serve at room temperature.

blue cheese, heavy cream, bread, bartlett, pecan halves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/panera-pear-pecan-crostini-291064 (may not work)