Description

This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is an elegant and easy-to-make dinner option featuring a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Crisp puff pastry or flatbread is topped with thinly sliced pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh arugula, then drizzled with honey for a delightful finish. Ideal for a light meal or appetizer that blends sophisticated ingredients with simple preparation.

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

Extras

1 tablespoon olive oil
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: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your flatbread to a golden, crispy perfection.
Prepare the base: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet. Place the rolled pastry onto a baking sheet. If you prefer using pre-made flatbread, place it directly onto the baking sheet without rolling.
Oil the base: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the puff pastry or flatbread base, which will help provide a crispy crust and add flavor.
Arrange the pears: Thinly slice the pears and layer them in overlapping rows to cover the entire surface of the base, ensuring every bite includes juicy fruit.
Add the cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola evenly across the pears, spreading it out so the creamy, tangy cheese complements the sweet pears.
Bake: Place the prepared flatbread in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is bubbly and slightly melted.
Finish with toppings: Once baked, remove the flatbread from the oven. Drizzle the honey over the top, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and fresh arugula leaves, and finish with a cracked black pepper for a touch of spice and aroma.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
You can swap Gorgonzola for goat cheese or blue cheese to suit your taste preferences.
Use ripe but firm pears for the best texture that holds up during baking.
Drizzle honey just before serving to keep the sweetness fresh without soaking the crust.
Serve immediately for the best contrast between crispy crust and creamy toppings.