Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printable version)

Sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on crisp golden bases—sophisticated appetizer perfection.

# What you need:

→ Dough

01 - 8.8 oz pizza dough, store-bought or homemade

→ Toppings

02 - 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
04 - 6 pickled walnuts, thinly sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ To Serve

08 - 1 tablespoon honey, optional for drizzling
09 - Fresh arugula leaves, optional

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 430°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out pizza dough to approximately 0.2 inch thickness. Using a 2.75 inch round cutter, cut out 12 circles and arrange on prepared baking tray.
03 - Lightly brush each dough round with olive oil.
04 - Distribute pear slices evenly across each pizzette, followed by crumbled Gorgonzola and sliced pickled walnuts. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp with bubbling cheese.
06 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with honey and top with fresh arugula if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Features a complex and elegant flavor profile of sweet pear and savory Gorgonzola.
  • Quick and easy to assemble using store-bought or homemade dough.
  • A beautiful vegetarian option that looks impressive on any serving platter.
02 -
  • Use a small brush for the olive oil to ensure the edges of the dough get perfectly golden.
  • Pickled walnuts add a unique acidity—don't skip them if possible, as they define the dish's complexity.
  • Always check the allergen labels on your pizza dough and pickled walnuts to ensure they are safe for your guests.
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