Grilled Honey Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make grilled pizza featuring a thin crispy crust topped with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, savory Parmesan, fresh sage, and a sweet drizzle of honey. Perfect for a quick and elegant meal or appetizer.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pizza Base
- 1 lb. pizza dough or 1 tube Pillsbury thin crust dough
Toppings
- 4 oz. soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Prepare the Grill: Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the dough from sticking during cooking.
- Shape the Dough: On a floured surface, shape the dough into a thin crust. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then gently press it out again to maintain a thin size. If using store-bought dough in a tube, simply unroll it.
- Grill the Dough: Place the dough directly onto the hot grill. Close the lid and grill for about 2 minutes until the bottom forms grill marks. Use tongs to carefully lift the lid and flip the dough over. Lower the heat to low to avoid burning.
- Add Toppings and Cook: Quickly sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and chopped pecans evenly over the grilled side, then top with shaved Parmesan cheese. Close the grill lid and cook for another 4-6 minutes, until the crust is thoroughly cooked and the cheeses are melted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the grill, sprinkle the finely chopped fresh sage on top, and drizzle generously with honey. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Brush the grill grates well with oil to prevent sticking and tearing of the dough.
- If desired, substitute pecans with walnuts or pistachios for different nutty flavors.
- For a crispier crust, let the dough rest longer before grilling and ensure the grill is properly preheated.
- Use local or artisanal goat cheese for richer flavor.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for sweeter or subtler topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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