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Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel

Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel is a tasty appetizer made with seasonal ingredients, perfect to open your holiday dinners in style.
Recipe Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 30 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel is a very easy savory pie that’s full of flavor. Perfect to serve as a nibble before holiday lunches or as a tasty appetizer, this Savory Puff Pastry Strudel is an elegant dish with gourmet flavors, yet it comes together in a handful of minutes.

Made with a few seasonal ingredients that suit the Christmas season well, and with no lengthy prep, Savory Radicchio and Pear Strudel is enriched by the full, bold flavor of gorgonzola and the melty heart of mozzarella. Make it and we’re sure you’ll win over all your guests!

And if the Radicchio, Pear and Gorgonzola Strudel has made your mouth water, you absolutely must also try these other Christmas Recipes, also made with Puff Pastry: Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, Puff Pastry Cups with Brie, Blueberry Jam and Caramelized Red Onions, Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels and Filled Puff Pastry Stars. And to round out your appetizer spread, take a look at our collection of the Best Tasty Christmas Appetizers. If, on the other hand, you’re stuck when it comes to choosing first courses, we’ve gathered some tasty, easy suggestions for you in our collection of the Best Recipes for Christmas First Courses.

Now let’s tie on our aprons and unroll the pastry: let’s make a crisp, flavorful Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel in just a few minutes!

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, first wash and slice the head of radicchio, then transfer it to a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and let it wilt with the lid on.
    Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, step 1: wilting the sliced radicchio in a skillet
  2. Meanwhile, peel the pear and cut it into small pieces, removing the core and seeds. When the radicchio is ready, let it cool slightly, then move on to assembling the Strudel.
    Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, step 2: peeling and chopping the pear
  3. Roll out the puff pastry and arrange an even layer of radicchio in the center. Lay the pears on top and finally the gorgonzola. Cut the pastry on both sides into diagonal strips, cross them over the filling to close the Savory Strudel and trim off the excess pastry at the four corners.
    Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, step 3: layering radicchio, pear and gorgonzola on the puff pastry
    Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, step 3: crossing the pastry strips over the filling
  4. Make sure the Strudel is well sealed, then brush it with a mix of egg and milk and sprinkle the surface with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
    Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel, step 4: brushing with egg and milk and sprinkling with seeds
  5. Bake your Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel at 200 °C (400 °F) for 25-30 minutes. Once it’s ready and nicely golden, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Savory radicchio, gorgonzola and pear strudel, second view

Variations and Alternatives

Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel can also be made with Pâte Brisée instead of puff pastry. If you don’t like the strong flavor of gorgonzola, you can replace it with the same amount of stracchino or crescenza. The pizza mozzarella can also be replaced with mild provola or smoked provola.

Tips

For this recipe choose a firm pear that isn’t too ripe, otherwise it may fall apart during baking and release too much liquid. After cooking the radicchio in the skillet, let it cool slightly so it releases its excess water and doesn’t make the pastry too wet. When you close the Savory Strudel, don’t throw away the pastry scraps: you’ll need them to make thin strips to seal the filling better wherever there are gaps in the pastry.

Storage

Savory Radicchio, Gorgonzola and Pear Strudel is best eaten right away, to enjoy the flaky pastry and melty center at their best, but if you have leftovers you can store it in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 1-2 days and reheat it in the oven for about ten minutes when you’re ready to eat it.

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