GORGONZOLA AND PEAR MINI PIZZAS with bacon and walnuts, easy and quick gourmet appetizer, perfect for parties, delicious aperitif.
Today I’ll tell you about that time I wanted to make something super delicious for a 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 I thought: “Why not 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 spotlight: fragrant, creamy, crunchy, with that irresistible sweet and savory mix that makes even the toughest guest go “Mmm!”
These mini pizzas are perfect as a gourmet appetizer or Christmas aperitif: you can prepare them in advance, heat them at the last minute and impress without breaking a sweat.
Join me in the kitchen today for gorgonzola and pear mini pizzas.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 7 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stove, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, All Seasons
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour (the one you usually use)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 1/3 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 3/4 inch cutter; cook in a greased 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 crispy and place it on the mini pizzas; add crumbled walnuts, a sprinkle of pepper, and some rosemary.
Bon appétit
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GORGONZOLA AND PEAR MINI PIZZAS
Tips from an impromptu chef
The gorgonzola should be soft but not runny: this way it melts on the mini pizzas without making a mess.
The pears should be sliced thinly, preferably slightly firm: this way they stay crunchy during cooking and don’t turn into mush.
Add the crispy bacon at the last minute: 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 they be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble them without cooking and store them in the fridge for a few hours. Cook at the last minute to keep them crispy.
Can they be frozen?
It’s better not to, as the gorgonzola changes texture and the pears become mushy.
Can the bacon be replaced?
Sure! Speck or prosciutto are great alternatives, or for a vegetarian version, just skip the meat and add more walnuts or a drizzle of honey.
Can different cheeses be used?
Yes, if you want to experiment: sweet gorgonzola, robiola, or taleggio are all perfect alternatives.
