Sweet & Spicy GEM Pear & Chorizo Flatbread

This flatbread is such a perfect addition to your dinner party, cheese board companion, or afternoon snack. A buttery puff pastry crust adds an amazing savory base, and thinly sliced, GEM pears add a burst of sweetness to even out the spicy chorizo. Cut this into quarters, or smaller bite sized pieces to accommodate any amount of guests.

1 GEM pear, thinly sliced

2 sheets puff pastry dough

2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded

1 chorizo sausage link, about 1 1/2 cups ground chorizo, crumbled

1 red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup microgreens

3-4 thyme sprigs

2 Tbsp balsamic glaze

salt and pepper, to taste

olive oil

parchment paper

sheet pan

rolling pin

medium skillet

cheese grater

Step 1 – Prep Ingredients

• Wash and dry all produce.

• Remove casing from chorizo and rough chop or crumble meat.

• Thinly slice pear and red onion.

• Shred gruyere cheese.

• Remove stems from thyme leaves.

Step 2 – Cook Chorizo

• Add crumbled chorizo to skillet with a bit of oil.Cook for 5-6 minutes on medium high heat.

Step 3 – Assemble Flatbread

• Preheat oven to 400º F.

• Roll out one dough on sheet of parchment paper and place onto sheet pan.

• Layer on cheese, red onion, chorizo, pear, thyme, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 4 – Finish Flatbread

• Lay out second dough on cutting board.

• Cut 1-inch strip from top, bottom, and sides of dough, giving you two long strips and two short strips; these will be used as the crust.

• Remove extra dough from middle and save for another use. (Shape into rolls or croissant to bake with your flatbread.)

• Add the strips of dough to the edges of the flatbread.

• Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 5 – Serve

• Garnish with microgreens and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

• Cut into quarter or bite-sized pieces.

• Enjoy!