The Trader Joe's Pizza Crust is great for this recipe, but use any pizza crust you would like. It's also great to use flatbread for mini personalized pizzas.

You have some options with the cheese. Use Miyoko's mozzarella block for a mild flavor and great texture. You can add or substitute with the Follow Your Heart Blue Cheese for a stronger flavor - but add sparingly as the flavor is really strong, but oh so good. 

**If you want to buy the shredded mozzarella for convenience, only do so in a pinch. The Miyoko's block offers a better texture and flavor.

You also have options with the pesto. Note that this pistachio pesto is super quick to make and has only a few ingredients. And if you're looking for a quick nut free version, try Sunflower Seed Pesto. The Trader Joe's Kale, Cashew, Basil Pesto is a great option if you're looking for store-bought version.

*For pizza, the best types of pears are Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou. These varieties are firm enough to hold their shape when baked yet juicy and sweet enough to complement the other flavors on this pizza. Use ripe but not overly ripe pears.

You don’t have to soak the pistachios to the top of your pizza, but I find that soaking them for a few minutes softens them, giving a better chew for this pizza. Feel free to keep them crunchy if you want.

Raw pistachios work too, but they don't have the flavor impact of roasted and salted pistachios.

I highly recommend using a mandoline to get the pears as thin as possible for the best flavor and texture.

Nutritional information is an estimate based on the Trader Joe's Pizza Crust and Miyokos mozzarella.