Pear and Gorgonzola Flatbread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry or flatbread (store-bought)
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2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
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4 oz (120g) Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
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1/4 cup (60ml) honey
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1 cup (30g) ground walnuts
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A few arugula leaves
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Freshly cracked black pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and place it on a baking tray. If using flatbread, place it directly onto the baking tray.
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Drizzle olive oil evenly over the flatbread or puff pastry base to add flavor and prevent sticking.
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Arrange the pear slices slightly overlapped to cover the entire base.
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Scatter the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the layered pear slices.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the oven. Drizzle honey generously over the top. Sprinkle ground walnuts, torn arugula leaves, and a dash of freshly cracked black pepper.
# Notes:
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Use ripe, firm pears for the best texture and flavor.
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Chill puff pastry before rolling for easier handling.
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Adjust the amount of honey to balance sweetness.
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Toast the walnuts for enhanced flavor.