Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Print Version)

Delicate mini bites with sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on a crisp base. Ideal appetizer or 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These disappear from platters faster than you can say appetizer
  • The flavor balance hits every note sweet salty tangy creamy in one bite
  • They look impressive but come together in under 40 minutes
02 -
  • Do not overload each pizzette or the middle will stay soggy while edges burn
  • Room temperature pears slice more cleanly than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife for the pear slices to avoid bruising the delicate flesh
  • Space the dough circles at least 2 cm apart on the tray for proper air circulation
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