Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and easy-to-make dinner idea that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy and tangy flavor of Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with crunchy walnuts, peppery arugula, and a drizzle of honey, this flatbread offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a sophisticated yet simple meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 sheet of puff pastry or flatbread

Toppings

2 pears, thinly sliced
4 oz (120g) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts
A handful of arugula leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil

Finishing

1/4 cup (60ml) honey
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: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the flatbread.
Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to your desired thickness. If using flatbread instead, place it directly onto a baking sheet.
Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the puff pastry or flatbread base to add flavor and help with browning.
Arrange the Pear Slices: Thinly slice 2 pears and arrange them in overlapping layers across the entire pastry or flatbread base for an even distribution of sweetness.
Scatter the Cheese: Sprinkle 4 oz (120g) of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pear slices to add a creamy, tangy contrast.
Bake: Place the assembled flatbread in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbling.
Final Touches: Remove the flatbread from the oven and drizzle 1/4 cup (60ml) honey over the top. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts, a handful of fresh arugula leaves, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

You can substitute Gorgonzola with goat cheese or any blue cheese if preferred.
Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or other nuts you prefer.
Serve the flatbread warm for the best flavor and texture.
Make sure to slice the pears thinly so they cook evenly and blend well with the cheese.
If using pre-made flatbread instead of puff pastry, adjust baking time slightly to avoid overbrowning.