Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Pizza Recipe

Recipe

This delicious recipe yields 6 servings and brings together the rich flavor of blue cheese, fresh pears, and walnuts on a perfectly crisp pizza crust. Follow the steps below for a delightful dish!

Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked pizza crust
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
• cup white wine vinegar
• cup olive oil
• cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 pears - peeled, cored, and sliced
• cup toasted walnut pieces

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425F (220C). Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan.

Step 2: Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is just crisp, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Meanwhile, combine the garlic, Dijon mustard, rosemary, and white wine vinegar in a food processor or blender.

Step 4: With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing thickens.

Step 5: Quickly pulse in cup of blue cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6: Spread the vinaigrette evenly over the pizza crust.

Step 7: Sprinkle the remaining cup of blue cheese over the crust, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8: Arrange the sliced pears over the cheese and top with the toasted walnut pieces.

Step 9: Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10: Let the pizza cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 427
• Total Fat: 28g (36% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 7g (33% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 17mg (6% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 537mg (23% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 34g (13% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 12g (23% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (3% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 122mg (9% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (3% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 128mg (3% Daily Value)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.