Pear, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Flatbread
A quick and easy flatbread featuring the sweet, salty, and tangy combination of pear, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts, finished with fresh arugula and balsamic glaze.
Equipment
- Oven Preheated to 400°F (200°C)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough or homemade
- 1 pear ripe but firm, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay your flatbread or pizza dough flat on a baking sheet.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Brush the entire surface of the dough evenly with olive oil.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Arrange your thinly sliced pear slices over the olive oil.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and chopped walnuts all over the pear.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Once out of the oven, scatter the fresh arugula over the warm flatbread.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze all over the top.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to your liking.1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough flatbread or pizza dough
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use a firm pear that holds its shape when sliced. Toasted walnuts add an extra layer of flavor. You can prep the ingredients (slice pear, chop walnuts, crumble cheese) a day in advance.