Asian pear with gorgonzola on fig & walnut bread panini

Slice the pear in 1/4" wedges and immediately place in a bowl with lemon juice to avoid browning.

Slice the gorgonzola and place it on the bread. (You can also use crumbled cheese for this recipe.)

Place the pears on top of the cheese, and drizzle with honey.

Place the panini on a preheated med-high grill that has been brushed with olive oil, and brush the top of the bread evenly before closing.

Allow panini to grill 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the bread.


The tangy, savory flavor of the Gorgonzola pairs fantastically with the sweet juiciness of the pear. The crunch of the walnut bread adds depth of flavor and substance to the panini. The honey adds a little sticky warmth to it all making it an unbeatable combination.
Although not something I have ever eaten before, it was definitely something very different and fancy!