GORGONZOLA AND PEAR MINI PIZZAS with bacon and walnuts, an easy and quick gourmet appetizer, the perfect fun idea for parties, a delicious aperitif.
Today, I’ll tell you about the time I wanted to make something super yummy for the Christmas aperitif, but without spending hours in the kitchen. I open the fridge and what do I find? Some gorgonzola, a few juicy pears, crispy bacon, and a handful of walnuts. And right there I thought: “Why not, let’s make some gourmet mini pizzas, just like that, on the fly!”
And guys, what a success! The gorgonzola and pear mini pizzas with bacon and walnuts became the center of attention: fragrant, creamy, crunchy, with that irresistible sweet and salty mix that makes even the most severe guest go “Mmm!”
These mini pizzas are perfect as a gourmet appetizer or Christmas aperitif: you can prepare them in advance, warm them up at the last minute, and look great without breaking a sweat.
Follow me into the kitchen today for gorgonzola and pear mini pizzas.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 7 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All seasons
Ingredients
- 0.8 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pear
- 2.1 oz bacon
- 1.8 oz gorgonzola
- pepper
- 6 walnuts
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl with the salt, if you prefer you can add instant yeast, water, and oil, and mix well.
Roll out the dough and cut out 7 mini pizzas with a 2.75-inch cutter and cook in an oiled pan or in the oven at 350°F for about ten minutes.
Spread the cheese on the mini pizzas, cut the pear into pieces, and top the mini pizzas.
Cook the bacon until it becomes crispy and place it on the mini pizzas, add the crumbled walnuts, a sprinkle of pepper, and rosemary.
Bon appétit
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GORGONZOLA AND PEAR MINI PIZZAS
Tips from an Improvised Chef
The gorgonzola should be soft but not liquid: this way it melts on the mini pizzas without making a mess.
The pears should be sliced thin, preferably a bit firm: this way they stay crunchy when cooked and don’t turn into mush.
Crispy bacon is always added last: the hot/cold contrast is amazing.
If you want to add an extra Christmas touch, try sprinkling some chopped rosemary or a few drops of honey: guaranteed wow effect.
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FAQ GORGONZOLA AND PEAR MINI PIZZAS
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, you can assemble them without cooking and store them in the fridge for a few hours. Cook them at the last minute to keep them crispy.
Can they be frozen?
Better not, gorgonzola changes texture and pears become mushy.
Can I substitute the bacon?
Sure! Speck or prosciutto are excellent, or for a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add more walnuts or a drizzle of honey.
Can I use different cheeses?
Yes, if you want to experiment: sweet gorgonzola, robiola, or taleggio are all perfect alternatives.
