Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printer-Friendly)

Sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on crisp bases. Perfect sophisticated appetizer or party snack.

# What You'll 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 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

08 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
09 - Fresh arugula leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 430°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the pizza dough to ¼ inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out 12 circles. Place them on the prepared baking tray.
03 - Lightly brush each dough round with olive oil.
04 - Arrange pear slices evenly over each pizzette, followed by crumbled Gorgonzola and sliced pickled walnuts. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbling.
06 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with honey and top with fresh arugula leaves if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The interplay of sweet pear and tangy pickled walnuts creates this sophisticated flavor that makes people pause and ask whats in it
  • They come together in under 35 minutes but look like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
02 -
  • Do not skip bringing your dough to room temperature, or it will fight back when you try to roll it thin
  • The pickled walnuts can be quite salty, so taste a small piece before adding them to adjust quantities if needed
03 -
  • Slice the pears thinly and toss them with a squeeze of lemon to prevent browning while you assemble
  • Let the pizzettes cool for just 2 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly for easier eating
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