Pear And Gorgonzola Pizza With Walnuts

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My easy pear walnut gorgonzola pizza recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Made with just five simple ingredients, it combines gooey fontina cheese, savory gorgonzola, fresh sweet pears, and crunchy walnuts on a perfectly crispy whole-wheat pizza crust for an incredibly delicious meal. It’s perfect for pizza lovers who want a sweet & savory twist on regular pizza. Everyone who tries it can’t get enough!

I can confidently say that pizza is a staple in our house. I mean, who can resist a cheesy slice of pizza? But this pear gorgonzola pizza with walnuts is something truly special. The sweet and savory flavors create a pizza that makes you pause after the first bite because the taste is just so unique and delicious.

Yet, while it sounds gourmet, it’s still super easy to make. Even my kids love it! Whether it’s for a quiet night in, we’re having family over, or I need a starter for my next party menu, my pizza with gorgonzola, pear, and walnuts always impresses. 

If you love pizza as much as my family does, be sure to check out some of my other tasty pizza recipes like this goat cheese and caramelized onion pizza, spinach pizza, and BBQ flatbread, which are all fun takes on a traditional cheese pizza recipe!

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🥘 Ingredients

You can find everything you need at your local grocery store to make my delicious gorgonzola pear pizza. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for nutritional information and exact amounts needed.

Whole Wheat Dough: So much healthier than typical white flour pizza dough, I like to use store-bought Trader Joe’s whole wheat pizza dough. You can also use Banza Pizza Crusts or flatbreads like Flatout Flatbreads for a thinner crust.

Olive Oil: I use rich and fruity extra virgin olive oil to coat the dough.

Pears: A typical pear and gorgonzola pizza only has 6 thin slices of pear. But I add one and a half fresh pears sliced super thin that melt into the gooey cheese. I like to use Bosc or Bartlett pears, but any variety will work – I’ve tried Red or Anjou pears before with success. Apples or even peaches can be used as a substitute. If you use apples, you may want to peel them for a softer texture.

Cheeses: A combination of fontina and Italian gorgonzola gives my pear walnut pizza layers of flavor and texture. If you can’t find gorgonzola feel free to use any type of blue cheese you like. Mozzarella cheese or gouda would be a good substitute for the fontina cheese.

Walnuts: Rich walnuts add the perfect amount of crunch and nutty flavor that beautifully complements the pears and cheese. If someone has a walnut allergy, try chopped pecans, hazelnuts, or cashews instead. If it’s a general nut allergy, you can substitute raw pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or just leave them off.

👩🏽‍🍳 How To Make Pear Walnut Gorgonzola Pizza

My pear gorgonzola pizza recipe tastes like it took hours to make but comes together with minimal effort. It’s one of the easiest pizzas you’ll ever make. Check out my video below to see the entire process step-by-step.

Prepare The Oven And Ingredients

Preheat Oven And Prep Dough: To begin, I preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius). Next, I spread out my dough on a baking sheet, pizza pan, or pizza stone. Then I lightly brush my pizza base with 1 teaspoon of good olive oil.

Prep Fontina Cheese: If the fontina cheese did not come grated or shredded, I grate it using the coarse side of a cheese grater and set it aside for a later step.

Cut Pears: I choose 2 perfectly ripe pears and wash them. Then I cut off the stem at the top and thinly slice the pears, avoiding the seeds in the center.

Chop Walnuts: If the walnuts are not already chopped, I just give them a rough chop so they’re in pieces about the size of sweet peas.

Build The Pizza

Add Fontina Cheese And Sliced Pear: First, I sprinkle the fontina cheese onto the coated pizza dough. Then I arrange the pear in a spiral design. You can also just throw them on. Just make sure to leave some room between each one so the cheese can bubble up around them.

Add Gorgonzola Cheese And Walnuts: After the pears are arranged, I sprinkle on the gorgonzola cheese crumbles and then the walnuts.

Bake The Pizza

Bake: Once my oven is fully preheated to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius), I transfer my assembled pizza to the oven and let it bake for about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is lightly golden brown. 

Serve: When done, I remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then I serve my pear and walnut pizza warm and enjoy!

📖 Variations 

Homemade Pizza Dough: For convenience, I used a store-bought dough. I don’t always have time to pull out my stand mixer and rolling pin! However, feel free to make yours from scratch. Some of my favorite homemade pizza dough recipes are my Poolish pizza dough and low calorie pizza crust. Even my homemade vegan flatbread works wonderfully as a base for pizza. 

Gluten Free: To make my pear walnut gorgonzola pizza gluten-free-friendly, I normally just use a pre-made cauliflower crust. Banza also makes a legume-based gluten-free crust that would work well. If making homemade gluten-free pizza dough, I use a certified gluten-free all-purpose flour in place of the regular flour. The texture will be slightly different, but it will still be super tasty!

Vegan: Yes, it’s totally possible to make a vegan version. Swap the gorgonzola cheese for vegan blue cheese or vegan parmesan cheese, and the fontina for vegan mozzarella cheese! Make sure the crust you buy is vegan too.

Pear Blue Cheese Pizza: Replace the gorgonzola cheese with other types of blue cheese such as roquefort (French), stilton (English), and cabrales (Spanish). Each is delicious and fantastic with the fruit and walnuts. When making this pizza for my family I often use whatever type of blue cheese I have in my fridge. 

Omit The Gorgonzola: If you’re not a fan of blue cheese or have picky eaters just omit the gorgonzola and use parmesan cheese, feta cheese, or goat cheese. When making the pizza for kids I often replace it with parmesan. 

Toppings: I wanted to keep my pear and gorgonzola pizza simple but you can add any toppings you like. Some good options are peppery arugula, red onions or caramelized onions, balsamic reduction, a drizzle of ranch, a sprinkle of sea salt, salty prosciutto, fresh herbs like fresh thyme or rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This pear walnut gorgonzola pizza is perfect when served as is but it’s equally delicious when paired with other dishes like soups, salads, pasta, and other appetizers. These are just a few of my favorites: 

With Salads: A fresh salad like my spinach and arugula salad, tomato avocado cucumber salad, or keto Greek salad provides the perfect balance to the richness of the pizza. You could also serve it with some simple mixed greens tossed with my vegan Italian dressing.

With Soups: Like sandwiches, this pear gorgonzola walnut pizza pairs well with soups like my tomato soup, mushroom soup, Greek lentil soup, or vegan minestrone soup.

With Pasta: For the ultimate Italian meal, serve it with a delicious pasta like my vegan pasta primavera, garlic pasta with veggies, or pink sauce pasta. It’s also yummy with some of my homemade vegan pasta tossed with olive oil and garlic.

🧊 Storing And ♨️ Reheating

Fridge: First, I allow the pizza to cool to room temperature and then place it in an airtight container or wrap it securely in plastic wrap. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating: To reheat, I normally place the pizza slices on a baking sheet and heat them up in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) for about 7 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat pizza in an air fryer. 

Make Ahead: If you’re making your own dough it can be made ahead of time and used at a later date. Then when ready, just assemble your pear walnut gorgonzola pizza and bake. I do this often to save time.

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