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Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread with Honey and Walnuts Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and flavorful dinner idea that perfectly balances the sweetness of ripe pears with the sharpness of Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with honey, walnuts, and fresh arugula, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes baked to golden perfection on a crisp puff pastry or flatbread base.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the flatbread and melt the cheese nicely.
  2. Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry to your desired thickness. If using flatbread instead, simply place it directly on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle the tablespoon of olive oil over the surface of the puff pastry or flatbread to help it brown and add flavor.
  4. Arrange the Pear Slices: Thinly slice the pears and arrange them on the base in overlapping layers to cover the entire surface.
  5. Scatter the Cheese: Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pear slices, ensuring every bite has a bit of the sharp, creamy cheese.
  6. Bake: Place the prepared flatbread on the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, crispy, and the cheese is bubbling.
  7. Final Touches: Once baked, remove the flatbread from the oven and immediately drizzle honey over the top. Sprinkle chopped walnuts, fresh arugula leaves, and finish with freshly cracked black pepper for a burst of freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • If using puff pastry, ensure it is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
  • Adjust the quantity of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or light dinner.
  • Flatbread alternative reduces preparation time as no rolling is needed.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pear-and-gorgonzola-flatbread-with-honey-and-walnuts-recipe/