Servings: 4 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for brushing
- 6 –7 fresh figs sliced in halves or quarters
- 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sugar for caramelizing onions
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for extra melt
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze optional, for drizzling after baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the sliced onions. Cook slowly, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized (about 15–20 minutes). Sprinkle with sugar to enhance sweetness. Remove from heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a floured pizza peel.
- Brush the dough with 1–2 tbsp olive oil as the base.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella (if using) over the dough to create a light foundation.
- Evenly spread the caramelized onions across the surface.
- Arrange the fresh figs over the onions.
- Crumble goat cheese generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute goat cheese with ricotta or blue cheese for a different flavor profile.
- If fresh figs aren’t in season, use dried figs that have been rehydrated in warm water or balsamic vinegar.
- A drizzle of honey can be added for extra sweetness.
- Pair with a light arugula salad to balance the richness of the pizza.
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