Okay, so this grilled fig and goat cheese pizza. Last night was the second time I made it this week. My friend who swears he only eats meat was fighting me for the last piece. That’s how you know it’s good. The crust gets all smoky from the grill, which is something your oven just can’t do. That char, plus the sweet fig and salty goat cheese? It’s the whole reason to fire up the grill in the first place. Just get your toppings ready first. It happens fast.
What You’ll Need
The list isn’t long. If you can find fresh figs, get them. They really make this thing sing. If not, fig jam is a solid backup.
- 1 pound of pizza dough (store-bought is fine)
- Some olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
- About 4 ounces of goat cheese
- 6-8 fresh figs, quartered (or 1/3 cup fig jam)
- A couple handfuls of arugula
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper
- Cornmeal
How to Make It Happen
Step 1: Prepare Your Grill and Toppings
First, the onions. You want that sweet, jammy thing you get with a good goat cheese and caramelized onion pizza. So, low heat, a little oil, and give them time. At least 20 minutes. Just let them get soft and brown while you do other stuff. While they cook, get your grill going. Medium-high heat is what you’re shooting for.
Step 2: Grill the First Side of the Dough
This is the grill part. If you’re new to how to grill pizza on a gas grill, don’t sweat it. The trick is cornmeal on a baking sheet so the dough doesn’t weld itself to the metal. Oil one side of the dough, put it oil-side-down right on the grate. Lid down. Two minutes, tops. You’ll see the stripes and know it’s time to flip.
Step 3: Add Your Delicious Toppings
Pull the crust off. Now the scramble. Oil the top, spread the onions, dot it with figs and goat cheese. Don’t overthink it, just get everything on there.
Step 4: Finish Grilling Your Pizza
Back on the grill it goes. Lid down again. Another few minutes is all it needs for the cheese to get soft and the bottom to finish crisping up.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve Immediately
Get it off the fire. Throw a bunch of arugula on top. Then a drizzle of balsamic glaze for pizza. That little bit of sweet and sour at the end is key. Cut it up and eat it. Now.
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Seriously, You Have to Make This Pizza
Look, this is one of those recipes that looks impressive but is secretly easy. It’s my go-to for making a regular night feel a bit more special. It’s just a really, really good pizza you can make at home that tastes like it came from a place with fancy menus. I’m always curious how these things turn out for other people, so if you try it, I’d be interested to know what you think.
Grilled Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza
The best Grilled Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza you'll ever make at home! Smoky crust, sweet figs, and tangy goat cheese. So easy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 6-8 fresh figs, quartered
- 2 handfuls of arugula
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper
- Cornmeal
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the sliced onions on low heat with a little olive oil until soft and golden. This takes about 20 minutes. Stir sometimes.
Step 2
Heat the grill to medium-high. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal so the dough won’t stick.
Step 3
Brush one side of the pizza dough with olive oil. Place it oil-side-down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes until grill marks show.
Step 4
Take the dough off the grill. Brush the top with oil. Spread the onions, add the figs or fig jam, and crumble the goat cheese over the top.
Step 5
Put the pizza back on the grill. Close the lid and cook for a few minutes until the cheese softens and the bottom is crisp.
Step 6
Remove from the grill. Top with arugula and drizzle balsamic glaze. Slice and eat right away.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 525Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 13mgSodium 632mgCarbohydrates 101gFiber 8gSugar 23gProtein 17g