Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printable)

Sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on crisp golden dough. Elegant appetizer ready in 35 minutes.

# 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 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 arrange on prepared baking tray.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil using a small brush.
04 - Distribute pear slices evenly across each pizzette, followed by crumbled Gorgonzola and sliced pickled walnuts. Season with fresh thyme and black pepper.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp with bubbling cheese.
06 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with honey and top with fresh arugula if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look expensive but come together faster than most people can finish their first glass of wine.
  • The sweet, salty, tangy contrast makes every bite feel like a little flavor adventure.
  • You can prep the dough circles ahead and top them right before guests arrive.
  • They work as a fancy appetizer or a weeknight treat when you want something special without the effort.
02 -
  • Don't skip the oil brushing step, it's the only thing standing between soggy dough and that perfect crisp bite.
  • Slice the pears thin or they won't soften in time and you'll end up with crunchy fruit on melted cheese.
  • If your pickled walnuts are really tangy, go easy on the black pepper so the flavors stay balanced.
03 -
  • Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling so it doesn't snap back and fight you.
  • Use a mandoline to slice the pears paper thin, it makes them look professional and they cook more evenly.
  • If you can't find pickled walnuts, toast regular walnuts and toss them with a tiny splash of sherry vinegar for a quick substitute.
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