Crostini au gratin

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the grill to 250C/475F/ High.

• step 2

  Cut the baguette into 1 cm one half inch slices, brush both sides with a little oil and toast under the grill for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

• step 3

  Mix the cheese with the creme fraiche and put a dollop on each crostini.

• step 4

  Cut the pears into 12 wedges. Brush with oil and arrange with the crostini on a baking tray.

• step 5

  Sprinkle a little sugar over both creamed cheese and pears and grill until the creamed cheese is nicely browned.

• step 6

  Remove and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

• step 7

  Scatter with walnuts and drizzle with rapeseed oil if desired. Season with salt and pepper.