Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printable Version)

Mini pizzas with sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on crisp golden bases.

# 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 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet, salty, and tangy hits every flavor note without feeling complicated.
  • You can assemble these in less time than it takes to order takeout, yet they look like you spent hours.
  • The crispy base contrasts beautifully with the creamy cheese and tender pear.
  • They disappear so quickly that youll feel like a culinary genius.
02 -
  • Do not overload the pizzettes with toppings or the dough will not crisp properly and you will end up with a soggy middle.
  • Slice the pears as thin as you can manage, thick slices will not cook through in time and can taste raw.
  • If your Gorgonzola is very crumbly and dry, dot it on in small pieces rather than big chunks so it melts evenly.
03 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature before rolling, it will stretch more easily and spring back less.
  • If you cannot find pickled walnuts, toss regular walnuts in a tiny bit of red wine vinegar and let them sit for ten minutes.
  • A light drizzle of truffle honey instead of regular honey takes these into truly luxurious territory.
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