Ah, the Pear, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Flatbread—sweet, savory, and nutty all in one bite 🍐🧀🌰. Here’s a simple, restaurant-style recipe you can make at home:
🍐 Pear, Gorgonzola & Walnut Flatbread
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
Flatbread base:
- 1 store-bought pizza dough or flatbread (8–10” rounds)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- 1–2 ripe but firm pears, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1–2 tsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh arugula or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the dough
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out flatbread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Assemble toppings
- Arrange pear slices evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle Gorgonzola crumbles on top.
- Scatter toasted walnuts over everything.
- Bake
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese melts slightly.
- Finish & serve
- Optional: drizzle with honey for sweetness.
- Optional: top with fresh arugula or sprinkle fresh thyme for extra flavor.
Tips
- Pear choice matters: Bosc or Bartlett pears hold shape well and balance sweetness.
- Cheese choice: Gorgonzola dolce is creamier and milder; piccante is stronger and tangier.
- Walnut tip: Toast in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes to boost flavor and crunch.
If you want, I can give a “fancier restaurant-style version” with balsamic glaze drizzle and extra caramelized pears that takes this from cozy flatbread to wow-worthy appetizer. Do you want me to do that?
