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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out pizza dough to approximately 0.2 inches thickness. Using a 2.75-inch round cutter, cut out 12 circles and place them 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 Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive but come together faster than most people can finish a glass of wine.
  • The contrast of creamy, sharp, sweet, and tangy hits every flavor note without overwhelming your palate.
  • You can prep the dough circles ahead and top them right before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't overload the pizzettes with toppings or the dough won't crisp properly, less is genuinely more here.
  • Slice the pears as thin as you can manage so they soften slightly in the oven without turning mushy.
  • If your dough puffs up too much, dock it lightly with a fork before adding toppings.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it gives the bottoms an even crispier finish.
  • If pickled walnuts are hard to find, soak regular walnuts in balsamic vinegar for 20 minutes before slicing.
  • Don't skip the honey drizzle, it bridges the sweet and savory in a way that feels almost magical.
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