Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is a sophisticated and elegant dinner idea featuring the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. Thinly sliced pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh arugula come together on a crispy puff pastry or flatbread base, drizzled with honey and olive oil for a rich and flavorful dish that’s both easy to prepare and impressive to serve.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 sheet of puff pastry or flatbread

Toppings

2 pears, thinly sliced
4 oz (120g) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup (60ml) honey
1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts
A handful of arugula leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional substitutions

Swap Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese
Use pecans instead of walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the flatbread to a golden, crispy perfection.
Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet. If you’re using flatbread, no rolling is required; just place it directly on a baking sheet.
Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the puff pastry or flatbread base to add a subtle richness and help the toppings adhere.
Arrange the Pear Slices: Slice the pears thinly and arrange them in overlapping layers to cover the entire base, ensuring an even spread for delicious bites in every slice.
Scatter the Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pear slices, infusing the flatbread with creamy, tangy flavor.
Bake: Place the prepared flatbread on the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and crispy and the cheese is slightly melted.
Final Touches: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle honey over the top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, fresh arugula leaves, and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor and add a fresh, peppery bite.

Notes

For a nuttier crunch, you can lightly toast the walnuts before sprinkling them on top.
Substitute Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese for a milder or different cheese flavor profile.
If you’re using flatbread instead of puff pastry, baking times might slightly vary; keep an eye to prevent burning.
This recipe is perfect served warm as an appetizer or light dinner alongside a green salad.
Adjust the amount of honey to balance sweetness to your preference.