Pear, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Flatbread 

Remember those cozy evenings when a simple, delicious meal felt like a warm hug? This Pear, Gorgonzola, and Walnut Flatbread is exactly that—effortlessly elegant and heartwarming. Combining sweet, crisp pears with tangy, creamy Gorgonzola and earthy walnuts, each bite balances savory and sweet in harmony. A scatter of fresh arugula adds vibrant, peppery freshness, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze ties all the flavors together. Perfect for busy weeknights or share-worthy weekend meals, this flatbread looks fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes—flavorful comfort at its finest. 

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought flatbread or pizza dough (or homemade)
  
  

• 1 ripe but firm pear, thinly sliced (e.g., Bosc or Anjou) 

• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  
  

• ½ cup chopped walnuts (toasted preferred)
  
  

• 2 cups fresh arugula
  
  

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (to brush base)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (or balsamic vinegar reduced to glaze) 

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay flatbread or dough flat on a baking sheet.
   
   

2. Brush the surface evenly with olive oil.
   
   

3. Arrange thin pear slices over the oil-brushed surface.
   
   

4. Top with crumbled Gorgonzola and chopped walnuts.
   
   

5. Bake for about 10–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
   
   

6. Scatter fresh arugula over the warm flatbread as soon as it’s out of the oven.
   
   

7. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then finish with salt and pepper to taste. 

8. Slice into wedges and serve while warm.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, recipe makes about 4 servings)

• Calories: ~400 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~50–60 g
  
  

• Protein: ~10 g
  
  

• Total Fat: ~20 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~10 g (from pear and glaze)
  
  

• Fiber: ~3 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~300 mg (varies by flatbread and cheese)