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Crispy Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread

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A quick and easy flatbread featuring caramelized pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and crunchy candied walnuts, perfect for entertaining and impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of store-bought flatbread or pizza dough (about 10–12 inches in diameter)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced (Bartlett or Bosc)
  • 4 oz (115 g) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Candied Walnuts:
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat for about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the candied walnuts: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, sugar, butter, and salt. Stir constantly until sugar melts and coats walnuts, about 4-5 minutes. Spread on parchment paper to cool and harden.
  3. Slice the pears thinly about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
  4. Prepare the flatbread base: Brush store-bought flatbread lightly with olive oil on both sides. If using pizza dough, roll out to 10-12 inches diameter and transfer to parchment paper.
  5. Assemble toppings: Arrange pear slices evenly over flatbread leaving a small border. Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola over pears. Add candied walnuts evenly. Finish with fresh thyme leaves and black pepper.
  6. Bake flatbread on hot pizza stone or baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and crispy, cheese is bubbling, and pears are caramelized.
  7. Let flatbread cool for a couple of minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep a close eye during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning due to sugar in pears and walnuts. For extra crispiness, finish under broiler for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Let candied walnuts cool completely before topping to maintain crunch. Thin and even pear slices ensure proper caramelization and prevent sogginess.

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