Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy pizzettes with sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts—elegant and easy to make.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°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 place 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 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with honey and top with fresh arugula leaves if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look impressive but come together faster than most people can finish their first glass of wine.
  • The flavor combination feels elegant without any fussy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
  • You can prep the dough rounds ahead and just top and bake when guests arrive.
02 -
  • If your pears are too ripe, they'll turn mushy and watery in the oven, so choose firm but ripe fruit.
  • Don't overload the pizzettes with cheese or toppings or the dough won't crisp properly underneath.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one—it makes the bottoms even crispier and more evenly browned.
  • A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before serving makes all the flavors pop.
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