Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe
This Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Featuring a crispy crust topped with slow-cooked caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant thyme, finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, honey, and peppery fresh arugula. It’s a gourmet yet easy-to-make pizza perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil for drizzling and spreading
Caramelized Onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheeses and Toppings
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh arugula, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a pizza stone or baking sheet to ensure a crisp crust.
- Caramelize the Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft, deeply browned, and caramelized.
- Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer the rolled dough to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Assemble the Pizza: Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the dough. Evenly spread the caramelized onions on top, followed by crumbled goat cheese, shredded mozzarella, and fresh thyme leaves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and honey, if using. Season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Top with fresh arugula and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice and serve immediately for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or omitting the honey drizzle according to taste.
- Substitute fresh thyme with rosemary or oregano for a different herbaceous note.
- Make sure to slice onions thinly for even caramelization.
- Fresh arugula is added after baking to preserve its peppery flavor and texture.
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