Crispy Pear Gorgonzola Pizza with Candied Walnuts
A quick and easy pizza recipe featuring a crispy crust topped with caramelized pears, creamy gorgonzola, and sweet candied walnuts, perfect for a sophisticated yet simple meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (about 12 oz / 340 g), store-bought or homemade
- 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced (Bartlett or Bosc)
- 4 oz (115 g) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (60 g) walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the candied walnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss chopped walnuts with melted butter and brown sugar until evenly coated. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove when golden and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches (30 cm) diameter. Brush with olive oil.
- Arrange thin pear slices evenly over dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle crumbled gorgonzola and cooled candied walnuts on top. Add thyme leaves if using, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake pizza on hot stone or baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and crisp, cheese melted, and pears caramelized at edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack for 1-2 minutes. Drizzle honey over the top, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
If dough sticks when rolling, dust with cornmeal or flour. Watch candied walnuts closely to avoid burning. Use room temperature dough for best crispness. For gluten-free, use cauliflower crust or gluten-free dough. For vegan, substitute dairy-free cheese and honey alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizz
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 400500
- Fat: 1518
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 810
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