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Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread

Indulge in Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread for Cozy Nights

Discover the delightful Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread, a quick and impressive appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or Flatbread Use store-bought for convenience
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Pears Ripe and firm
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola Cheese Alternatively, use goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped; pecans can be substituted
  • 1 cup Arugula Leaves Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For greasing
  • to taste Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry or prepare the flatbread on a baking sheet.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the base and brush evenly to prevent sticking.
  3. Thinly slice the ripe pears and arrange them on the base.
  4. Crumble Gorgonzola cheese evenly over the pears.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with walnuts, and add arugula and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a light arugula salad and sparkling white wine for a complete meal.

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