Description
Gourmet pear & walnut flatbread combines sweet fruit and earthy nuts in a delightful culinary experience. Crisp edges and rich flavors make this simple yet elegant dish perfect for casual gatherings or elegant appetizers you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough (or homemade)
- 1 ripe but firm pear (Bosc or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts
- 2 cups (60 grams) arugula
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a robust 425°F (220°C), ensuring an ideal environment for crafting a crisp, golden flatbread.
- Transform the dough into a delicate canvas by gently stretching it across a baking sheet, creating a thin, even foundation. Massage olive oil across the surface, coating it with a glistening layer of flavor.
- Artfully arrange translucent pear slices in an elegant pattern, allowing them to nestle gracefully atop the oiled surface. Scatter crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and roughly chopped walnuts, creating a textural landscape of creamy and crunchy elements.
- Slide the prepared flatbread into the heated oven, allowing the intense heat to transform the raw ingredients. Watch as the edges turn golden brown and the cheese melts into a luxurious pool, typically requiring 12-15 minutes of culinary alchemy.
- While the flatbread reaches perfection, prepare a vibrant arugula crown. Gently toss the delicate green leaves with a whisper of olive oil, complemented by a subtle seasoning of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Extract the flatbread from the oven, its surface bubbling and enticing. Immediately cascade the dressed arugula across the surface, creating a fresh, peppery contrast to the rich, warm base.
- Complete the composition with a graceful drizzle of balsamic glaze, its deep, sweet notes harmonizing with the existing flavors. Slice into elegant portions and serve immediately, celebrating the symphony of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Slice pears thinly and evenly to ensure uniform cooking and beautiful presentation on the flatbread.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Choose a high-quality balsamic glaze or reduce balsamic vinegar for a richer, more concentrated drizzle that elevates the entire dish.
- Swap Gorgonzola with goat cheese or feta for a milder flavor, making it more accessible for those who find blue cheese too strong.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg