Description
This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and easy-to-make dinner option, combining the sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy tang of Gorgonzola cheese. Topped with honey, crunchy walnuts, and fresh arugula, this flatbread offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures perfect for a sophisticated yet simple meal.
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
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. If using flatbread instead, simply place it on a baking sheet without rolling.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Evenly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the puff pastry or flatbread base to enhance flavor and help with crisping.
- Arrange the Pear Slices: Thinly slice the pears and layer them overlapping across the entire surface of the pastry or flatbread for even distribution and flavor balance.
- Scatter the Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the arranged pears, allowing creamy pockets of flavor throughout.
- Bake: Place the prepared flatbread into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Final Touches: Remove the flatbread from the oven and immediately drizzle honey over the top. Finish by sprinkling chopped walnuts, a handful of fresh arugula, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Try substituting pears with apples or figs for different seasonal flavors.
- The recipe can be made with flatbread instead of puff pastry for a quicker option, but puff pastry will yield a lighter, flakier crust.
- Use ripe but firm pears to prevent sogginess during baking.
- Serve immediately after adding arugula and honey to maintain the fresh and crisp textures.
