Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza Recipe
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Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

By: Brian Golden 
"A very interesting appetizer pizza. Sounds strange, but everyone will love the unique combination of fragrant pears and distinctive Gorgonzola."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (123)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 pizza
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces chopped walnuts
  • 2 1/2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Place pizza crust dough on a medium baking sheet. Layer with Provolone cheese. Top cheese with Bosc pear slices. Sprinkle with walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned. Remove from heat. Top with chives and slice to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SARAH_ANNEJ   view full review
This is an AMAZING recipie! It is so easy and very delicious! Here are a few alterations I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Kendall Gray   view full review
Very nice blend of flavors- interesting and, dare I say it, adult. Far too many recipes, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by jkincolorado   view full review
My husband (who was very unsure of this unusual pizza) and I loved it! Great sweet/savory...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by Noni   view full review
I loved this recipe but made a few changes using what I had at hand.I sliced whole wheat pita...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by JANET1950   view full review
I served this at a "girl party" and it was well received. I swirled some olive oil over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by LJM914   view full review
Excellent blending of flavors. A unique appitizer to serve to company. I used a bit more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2005 by magpercy   view full review
FABULOUS! Made it on a rectangular piece of stoneware - cut it into squares, served it at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by ErikaGayle   view full review
I served this pizza at a wine and cheese party I had. It was gone in a matter of minutes, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by Stacie   view full review
Outstanding. Followed recipe exactly. Everyone raved about it at a bridal shower! Use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by LISA PERLOS   view full review
I served this at a party and it was a big hit. I also thought it was easy to put together. ...

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