Ingredients
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2 large leeks
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons dried sherry wine
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1 pre-cooked 12-inch pizza crust (yours or something like Boboli)
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1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
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2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 medium bosc pear
Instructions
- Trim off and discard the root ends and the dark green portion of the leeks.
- Cut them in half lengthwise and discard the toughest outer layers.
- Rinse thoroughly between the layers to remove any grit.
- Pat the leeks dry and slice them crosswise into thin shreds.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saute pan and add the leeks, rosemary, and salt.
- Saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the sherry and stir until the liquid dissolves.
- Slice the pear in half lengthwise and cut out the core section.
- Slice each half thinly and gently toss the slices with the lemon juice.
- Transfer the leeks to the pizza crust and spread them out evenly, leaving about a 1-inch border all around the outside free of topping.
- Arrange the sliced pears in a single layer on top of the leeks.
- Evenly distribute the blue cheese over the pears.
- Sprinkle on the paprika.
- Bake the pizza 4 inches from the broiler until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Cut into wedges and serve.