Pear Gorgonzola Flatbread

Bake a crisp flatbread with thin-sliced pears, tangy Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, and peppery arugula for an easy sweet-savory appetizer or light meal.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 1 large (about 10 ounces) flatbread
• 2 medium pears
• 4 ounces gorgonzola
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450°F. Core the pears and slice them thinly. Roughly chop the walnuts. (about 10 min) — 450°F
2. Place the flatbread on the hot baking sheet. Brush it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, leaving a small border. Arrange the pear slices over the surface, then scatter on the Gorgonzola and walnuts. Season with the salt and black pepper. (about 2 min) — 450°F
3. Bake until the edges are crisp and golden, the pears are tender, and the cheese is melted in spots, 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — 450°F
4. Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with the honey and lemon juice. Toss the arugula with the dressing, then scatter it over the hot flatbread. Slice into wedges and serve immediately. (about 3 min) — Room temperature