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Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

4.5 stars
By: Brian Golden
"A very interesting appetizer pizza. Sounds strange, but everyone will love the unique combination of fragrant pears and distinctive Gorgonzola."
Recipe Provided by allrecipes.com
  • Prep Time 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time 15 Minutes
  • Ready In 25 Minutes
  • Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated pizza crust dough
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
  • 2 ounces chopped walnuts
  • 2.5 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

Amount Per Serving: Calories 286 | Total Fat 12.9g | Saturated Fat 4.4g | Cholesterol 19mg | Sodium 585mg | Carbohydrates 31.2g | Fiber 1.7g | Protein 11.6g