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Duck Confit & Fig Pizza
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Prep Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
33
minutes
minutes
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
CaliforniaPizza, DowntownLAFoodie, DuckConfitPizza, GourmetPizza, LAStylePizza, Pizza
Servings:
3
people
Author:
Jay Trabelsi
Equipment
Pizza stone or baking sheet – Essential for crisping the bottom of your pizza evenly.
Rolling pin – For shaping the dough to your desired thickness.
Pizza peel or spatula – Makes transferring the pizza easier and safer.
Oven or pizza oven – High heat is key to achieving the perfect crust.
Small saucepan (optional) – For warming balsamic glaze or preparing caramelized onions.
Ingredients
Dough
1
ball of pizza dough
about 10–12 inches
1
tbsp
olive oil
for brushing
Toppings
½
cup
shredded duck confit
pre-cooked
5
–6 fresh black mission figs
quartered
⅓
cup
crumbled goat cheese
1
tbsp
caramelized onions
optional, for added sweetness
1
cup
fresh arugula
1
tbsp
balsamic glaze
for finishing
Fresh cracked black pepper
to taste
Sauce (Optional)
2
tbsp
crème fraîche or mascarpone
for a rich, creamy base
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Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your
oven
to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Roll out your dough on a floured surface to about 10–12 inches wide. Brush the surface lightly with
olive oil
.
Assembly
Spread a thin layer of crème fraîche or mascarpone as the sauce base (optional).
Sprinkle the duck confit evenly over the base.
Add the quartered figs, spacing them around the pizza.
Scatter goat cheese crumbles and optional caramelized onions on top.
Carefully transfer the pizza to your hot baking surface.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove from
oven
. Top immediately with fresh arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Finish with cracked black pepper to taste. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Shortcut:
You can use store-bought duck confit or substitute with shredded rotisserie chicken for a more accessible version.
Vegan twist:
Use plant-based duck alternatives and vegan cheese to recreate the flavor profile.
No figs?
Use a fig jam base instead of fresh figs for a sweeter contrast.
Crust tip:
Brushing the dough with olive oil before topping helps crisp the edges and creates a golden finish.
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