Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza
Description
The Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza starts with a caramelized onion base cooked slowly in olive oil to bring out natural sweetness. The dough is rolled out and brushed with olive oil, then sprinkled with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves. A mix of smoked Gouda and mozzarella cheeses is spread across the dough, followed by crumbled gorgonzola, thin slices of pear, rolled and sliced prosciutto, and the caramelized onions. Baking at a high temperature creates a crust with a slight crisp exterior while keeping a tender center. The cheese blend melts evenly, complementing the subtle tartness of pears and saltiness of prosciutto.
The pizza works well as either an elegant appetizer or a unique main dish paired with a simple green salad or light red wine. It offers a satisfying medley of textures — tender pear slices, soft melted cheese, and chewy prosciutto amidst a crispy crust.
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Pizza
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- 1 pear sliced thin
- 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese or smoked mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, part skim
- 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese or blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 lices prosciutto rolled up and sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475° F. Spray a baking sheet or pizza stone with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil. Heat over medium heat then add the sliced onion and cook until it softens and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Roll the pizza dough out onto the sheet or stone. Brush the teaspoon of olive oil all over the top of the dough, then sprinkle on salt, pepper, and the fresh thyme.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheeses and gorgonzola crumbles all over the pizza. Top evenly with the sliced pear, prosciutto, and caramelized onions.
- Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes or until it is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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