Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and easy-to-make dinner option that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich, tangy flavor of Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with crunchy walnuts, fresh arugula, and a drizzle of honey, this savory-sweet flatbread offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or impressive appetizer, it uses puff pastry or flatbread as a base and comes together with simple ingredients and baking.

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: Begin by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your flatbread.
Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out the puff pastry into an even thickness. If you are using flatbread instead, simply place it directly on the baking sheet.
Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over the surface of the puff pastry or flatbread base to add flavor and help with browning.
Arrange the Pear Slices: Thinly slice the pears and arrange them in overlapping layers, covering the entire base to create a beautiful presentation and balanced sweetness in every bite.
Scatter the Cheese: Distribute the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pear slices to ensure a rich and tangy flavor throughout.
Bake: Transfer the flatbread to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the base is crispy.
Final Touches: Once baked, remove the flatbread from the oven. Drizzle the honey generously over the top, then sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and fresh arugula leaves. Finish with a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

Use ripe but firm pears to prevent sogginess during baking.
For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before sprinkling.
Substitute Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese if preferred for milder or different flavor profiles.
Flatbread can be used as a quicker alternative to puff pastry, adjusting baking time as needed.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.