Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread
Elevate your dining experience with this Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread, a quick yet sophisticated dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. This delightful flatbread features thinly sliced ripe pears, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with honey for added sweetness. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights when you crave something special without the hassle of elaborate prep. Impress your guests with this stunning dish that serves as both an appetizer and a light main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry or flatbread
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- 4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- A handful of arugula leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place puff pastry or flatbread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Layer sliced pears evenly over the base, followed by crumbled Gorgonzola and chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle honey generously across the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, then sprinkle arugula on top and finish with olive oil and cracked pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the flatbread (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 21mg