CPK's Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

This is my favorite pizza at California Pizza Kitchen so I was super excited when I found this recipe.  I made a 12-inch pizza so of course I used more oil on the crust and more cheese, etc. so just eyeball it and use what looks good when you make this.  I used less then 1/4 cup of the onion, for Jeff's sake and it was good.  I also used a whole pear instead of a 1/4 cup.  And I also left the nuts off and I didn't put the salad greens on it either.  It took longer than 10 minutes to bake.  I used Mandy's recipe for Awesome Pizza Dough  which truly is the best homemade pizza dough I've ever had. 

CPK's Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

Prepared dough for 8-inch pizza

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 ounce Fontina cheese, grated (or Provolone)

1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Caramelized Onion (recipe follows)

1/4 cup Caramelized Pear (recipe follows)

2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese, divided

1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (optional)

4 cups mixed greens (optional) 

1 ounce ranch dressing (optional) 

Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Brush oil over entire top surface of dough, including rim. Sprinkle Fontina cheese over the dough to within 1/2 inch of the outer edge. Layer 1/2 cup mozzarella over the Fontina. Layer Caramelized Onion over mozzarella. Layer Caramelized Pear over onions in the shape of a pinwheel with the skins facing the same direction. Add remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella over pears. Top with 1 tablespoon crumbled Gorgonzola and hazelnuts. Bake 8 to 10 minutes on pizza stone or pan.

In a large bowl, combine greens, remaining 1 tablespoon Gorgonzola and dressing, and toss to coat. Put salad on top of pizza and serve. Makes 1 serving.

Caramelized Onion

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 yellow onion, sliced, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook about 15 minutes, tossing as needed to prevent scorching. Onion should be limp and slightly browned. Transfer to a paper-lined plate to drain and cool.

Caramelized Pear

Remove stems and bruises from 1 pear. Cut pear in half lengthwise and then in 1/8-inch-thick slices. Separate pieces and gently remove seeds. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add pear slices, tossing and stirring to completely coat with butter. Cook about 6 minutes until pear becomes limp and translucent. Do not brown. Transfer to a plate in a single layer and chill.

Recipe found here: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Recipe-CPK-Gorgonzola-pear-pizza-2014493.php