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Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread with Honey, Walnuts, and Arugula Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and easy-to-make dinner option combining the sweetness of fresh pears, the tangy creaminess of Gorgonzola cheese, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. Finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh arugula, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures, baked to crispy perfection on a 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 (30g) chopped walnuts
  • A handful of arugula leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Finishing

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey

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 properly heated by the time you finish assembling the flatbread.
  2. Roll Out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet evenly. Transfer it to a baking sheet. If you’re using flatbread as the base, simply place it directly onto the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle Olive Oil: Pour and spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the surface of the puff pastry or flatbread to enhance flavor and help toppings adhere.
  4. Arrange the Pear Slices: Slice your pears thinly and arrange them in an overlapping pattern across the entire base to ensure every bite has pear.
  5. Scatter the Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the layered pears, adding necessary saltiness and creaminess to the flatbread.
  6. Bake: Place the prepared flatbread into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy, or the flatbread is nicely toasted.
  7. Final Touches: Once out of the oven, drizzle the flatbread with honey for a hint of sweetness. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, add fresh arugula leaves on top for a peppery bite, and finish with freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute Gorgonzola cheese with goat cheese or any other blue cheese variety according to taste preferences.
  • Walnuts can be replaced with pecans for a slightly different nutty flavor.
  • For a crispier base, use puff pastry instead of flatbread.
  • If pears are not in season, apples can be used as an alternative topping.
  • Serve warm for best texture and flavor.

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