Prepare to transform your ordinary pizza night into an extraordinary gastronomic adventure! This Pizza Bianco isn't just another pizza recipe – it's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your home cooking to restaurant-quality cuisine. Imagine the sweet caramelized onions, creamy blue cheese, and luscious figs dancing together on a perfectly crisp crust, finished with a drizzle of balsamic that will make your mouth water before you even take the first bite!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Onion, thinly sliced
- Blue cheese
- Figs, sliced
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well. This will help achieve a crispy crust.
- Prepare the pizza dough according to your recipe or package instructions. If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to make it easier to stretch.
- While the dough is resting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes or until they are soft and caramelized. If they start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat.
- Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the heat and set aside. This will add a sweet and savory flavor to your pizza.
- On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the stretched dough, spreading it evenly with your fingers or a brush. This will help create a golden crust.
- Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese generously over the onions. The creamy and tangy flavor of the blue cheese will complement the sweetness of the figs.
- Arrange the sliced figs on top of the cheese. You can use fresh figs if available, or dried figs if not. Both will provide a lovely sweetness.
- Season the pizza with salt and pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt, as the blue cheese can be quite salty.
- Drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the top. This will add a tangy depth to the pizza.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. This will make it easier to slice.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and drizzle a little more balsamic vinegar over the top if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
- Enjoy your Pizza Bianco with Caramelised Onion, Blue Cheese, Figs, and Balsamic with a side salad or a glass of your favorite wine!
Tips
- • Always let your pizza dough come to room temperature before stretching to prevent tearing • Use a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet for the crispiest crust possible • Don't overload your pizza – balance is key to ensuring even cooking • For extra flavor, brush the crust edges with olive oil before baking • If fresh figs aren't available, dried figs can be a delicious alternative • Let the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to make slicing easier • Experiment with different blue cheese varieties to find your perfect flavor profile • A hot oven (475°F/245°C) is crucial for achieving that perfect golden-brown crust
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
