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Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread

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This easy gourmet flatbread combines juicy pears, tangy Gorgonzola, melty mozzarella, and crunchy walnuts on a crisp flatbread base, finished with a drizzle of honey. Perfect for parties, wine nights, or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s a crowd-pleaser that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large store-bought flatbreads, naan, or thin pizza crusts (8–10 inches each)
  • 2 medium ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou), thinly sliced
  • 2.5 ounces (70g) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 3 ounces (85g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (30g) walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for tossing with pears)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
  2. Lay the flatbreads or naan on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each with about 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  3. Core and thinly slice the pears (about 1/8-inch thick). Pat dry if very juicy. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning, if desired.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the flatbreads. Scatter Gorgonzola crumbles on top. Arrange pear slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with walnuts and fresh thyme (if using). Finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Bake on the middle rack (or transfer to hot pizza stone) for 10-13 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey while still hot. Let cool for 2 minutes for easier slicing.
  7. Slice into wedges or strips and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding. Use gluten-free flatbread for a GF version, or swap in apples for pears. Don’t overload with cheese to avoid soggy crust. Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven. Drizzle with honey just before serving for a perfect sweet-salty finish.

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Keywords: pear gorgonzola flatbread, easy appetizer, gourmet flatbread, party food, vegetarian flatbread, cheese and fruit pizza, quick dinner, wine night snack

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