Pear Gorgonzola Pickled Walnut Pizzettes (Printable)

Sweet pears, creamy Gorgonzola, and tangy pickled walnuts on crisp golden dough—an elegant Italian appetizer.

# 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. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll pizza dough to approximately ¼ inch thickness. Cut 12 circles using a 3-inch round cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Lightly brush each dough circle with olive oil.
04 - Layer pear slices evenly over each pizzette, followed by crumbled Gorgonzola and sliced pickled walnuts. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and black pepper.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp and cheese is bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with honey and top with fresh arugula leaves if desired. Serve while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressive but come together in less time than it takes to tidy the kitchen.
  • The sweet, salty, and tangy flavors hit all at once in a way that feels special without trying too hard.
  • You can prep the dough rounds ahead and top them just before guests arrive.
  • Even people who claim they don't like blue cheese ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Don't overload the pizzettes with toppings or the centers will stay soggy while the edges burn.
  • Slice the pears as thin as you can manage so they soften and caramelize slightly in the oven.
  • If your pickled walnuts are very large, chop them smaller so each bite gets a little tang without overwhelming the pear.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the bottoms even crispier and more evenly browned.
  • If you don't have a round cutter, a drinking glass with a thin rim works just as well.
  • Taste your pickled walnuts first, some brands are more sour than others and you may want to adjust the honey accordingly.
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