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Cozy Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread

Cozy Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread: A Warm Gourmet Delight

Cozy Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread is a delightful appetizer combining sweet pears and creamy Gorgonzola, delivering gourmet flavors in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: European
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or Flatbread Store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe easier.
For the Toppings
  • 2 Pears Thinly sliced, firm varieties like Anjou or Bosc work best.
  • 4 oz Gorgonzola Cheese Crumble for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts Chopped; can substitute with pecans.
  • 1 handful Arugula For freshness; can replace with spinach.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For enhancing flavor and achieving crispy texture.
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Use to taste for seasoning.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients while the oven heats.
  2. Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or place the flatbread directly onto a greased baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over the base of the puff pastry or flatbread.
  4. Arrange the two thinly sliced pears overlapping on the flatbread.
  5. Sprinkle 4 oz of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the arranged pears.
  6. Bake the flatbread in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Once baked, drizzle ¼ cup of honey over the top immediately.
  8. Sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped walnuts and a handful of fresh arugula over the honey-drizzled flatbread.
  9. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–5 days or freeze unbaked flatbread for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.

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