Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread
This Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory. With juicy sliced pears, rich Gorgonzola crumbles, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey—all layered on crisp puff pastry or flatbread—it’s a gourmet appetizer or light dinner that looks elegant but takes just minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry or flatbread store-bought for convenience
- 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 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional substitutions:
- Swap Gorgonzola with goat cheese or blue cheese
- Use pecans instead of walnuts for a twist
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll puff pastry on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet.
- If using flatbread, place it directly on the sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the base.
- Arrange pear slices in overlapping rows to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola evenly over the pears.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/pear-and-gorgonzola-flatbread/
Notes
- If using puff pastry, make sure it’s fully thawed but still cold for best results.
- Try balsamic glaze instead of honey for a tangier finish.
- To make it a meal, serve with a glass of chilled white wine and a simple green salad.