Description
Rustic pear and gorgonzola flatbread blends sweet and tangy flavors in a quick gourmet appetizer. Crisp crust, caramelized pears, and creamy cheese create a delightful culinary experience for weekend entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made flatbread or pizza crust
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Finishing and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Arugula, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F, creating an ideal environment for transforming the flatbread into a crispy, golden canvas.
- Gently paint the flatbread surface with a delicate layer of olive oil, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor and crispness.
- Distribute mozzarella across the flatbread, creating a creamy white foundation that will melt into a luscious backdrop.
- Layer thin, elegant slices of pear atop the cheese, arranging them with artistic precision to ensure even distribution.
- Crumble Gorgonzola cheese generously over the pear, allowing its bold, tangy essence to peek through the delicate fruit.
- Shower the flatbread with fragrant rosemary needles, then season with a whisper of salt and freshly ground pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the flatbread to transform for 12-15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edges turn a gorgeous golden brown.
- Extract the flatbread from the oven and embellish with a graceful drizzle of balsamic glaze, creating a glossy, sweet contrast.
- Optional: Scatter fresh, peppery arugula across the surface for a vibrant, crisp finishing touch.
- Slice into elegant portions and serve while the flatbread remains wonderfully warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose a ripe but firm pear to ensure it doesn’t become mushy during baking and maintains a delightful texture.
- Replace traditional flatbread with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower or zucchini crust for those with dietary restrictions.
- Toast the rosemary briefly before sprinkling to enhance its aromatic oils and deepen the herb’s flavor profile.
- Swap Gorgonzola with milder blue cheese or goat cheese for those who find the original too strong or pungent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg