Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread
A delightful flatbread topped with ripe pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy walnuts, finished with peppery arugula and a honey drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball flatbread or pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), rolled to roughly 10–12 inches
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh arugula, a couple of handfuls for topping
- Honey, for drizzling
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Roll or stretch the dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet or a lightly floured surface to about 10–12 inches. Transfer to your sheet or preheated stone.
- Brush the surface of the dough with 2 tablespoons olive oil, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Arrange the pear slices evenly over the dough in a single layer. Scatter the thin red onion slices on top.
- Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola across the pears.
- Add the chopped walnuts and season with a light pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake on the middle rack for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the flatbread rest for 3–5 minutes to stabilize.
- Pile fresh arugula on top and finish with a light drizzle of honey. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, slice pears thinly and toast walnuts for extra flavor. This recipe is vegetarian-friendly and customizable.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/pear-gorgonzola-flatbread/