Description
This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread recipe offers an elegant and delicious dinner option that combines the sweetness of ripe pears and honey with the creamy sharpness of Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with walnuts and fresh arugula, this flatbread is both visually appealing and bursting with complex flavors. Perfect for a light meal or an impressive 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 (60ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts
- A handful of arugula leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional substitutions
- Swap Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese
- Use pecans instead of walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare it for baking the flatbread.
- Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to your desired thickness. Place it onto a baking sheet. If using flatbread instead, simply place it directly on the baking sheet without rolling.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the surface of the puff pastry or flatbread to add flavor and help with browning.
- Arrange the Pear Slices: Thinly slice the pears and arrange them in an overlapping pattern to fully cover the base, ensuring even distribution for taste and appearance.
- Scatter the Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled 4 oz (120g) Gorgonzola cheese evenly on top of the pears to add a creamy and sharp contrast.
- Bake: Place the prepared flatbread in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is slightly melted.
- Final Touches: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle 1/4 cup (60ml) of honey over the hot flatbread. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, fresh arugula leaves, and freshly cracked black pepper to finish and add texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute Gorgonzola cheese with goat cheese or blue cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Walnuts can be replaced with pecans if preferred.
- Ensure pears are sliced thinly for even cooking and to avoid sogginess.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier, lighter base; flatbread provides a chewier texture.
