Kelly JensenThis goat cheese pizza recipe is an easy elegant recipe, topped with caramelized onion, sliced pear, thyme and a drizzle of honey. A simple and delicious dinner, perfect for company.
Goat cheese is one of the best pizza toppings – it’s tangy, earthy, and pairs nicely with many pizza toppings. I love serving this pizza with a family-style spinach salad and easy homemade garlic knots for a complete meal.
I love a good pizza night, especially one where I can load up my favorite fancy toppings: fresh goat cheese, sliced pears, caramelized onions, and a drizzle of honey. It’s the ultimate sweet & salty combination, with a new flavor experience in every bite.
You can mix up any of your favorite toppings on this pizza – it’s super versatile! This recipe starts with fresh pizza dough crisped in the oven, pile on the toppings, and bake until the cheese is melty. A simple and easy recipe that’s great as a Friday night treat!
This Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onion & Pear Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Tangy
- Sweet
- Salty
- Herby
- Vegetarian
Perfect Pizza for Entertaining & Guests
This goat cheese pizza is one of my favorite Easy Entertaining Recipes – it’s a crowd-pleaser dish that is always a major hit with company. These delicious recipes are perfect to treat your guests (or treat yourself!) when you have a special occasion for dinner.
I love pizza nights when we entertain! I put out a smorgasbord of toppings, and each guest can pick their own for their personal pizzas. Bake in the oven, and each person get’s exactly what they want.
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What’s In This Goat Cheese Pizza with Red Sauce?
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- Goat Cheese – I love the bright, salty flavor of adding plain chevre goat cheese to my pizza. It’s especially great when baked, becoming creamy and delicious. It pairs nicely with sweet and salty flavors, making it perfect for this pizza.
- Pizza Dough – I make my own (recipe here!) , but you can buy it premade from the store OR pick it up from your local pizza place.
- Pizza Sauce – You can use any store-bought pizza sauce, or just plain marinara sauce. I like making my own from tomato paste and a few simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic and Italian herbs.
- Caramelized Onions – I sauté some onions with olive oil and a splash of Worcestershire sauce which caramelizes them in about 15 minutes.
- Pears
- Raw Honey: We use our own honey, straight out of the beehives! As beekeepers, we have plenty of raw honey so I try to use it in all my recipes instead of sugar. I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. Or else, this raw organic honey online here is the next best thing.
- Other toppings of your choice: Thyme, Basil, Mozzarella
How Do I Make Pizza with Goat Cheese?
- Roll out the pizza dough, into 2 9-inch pizzas. Place the dough on a sheet pan and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To a medium pan, heat the olive oil and add the sliced onions. Sauté over low heat for 10 minutes, then add the Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until onions are soft. Set aside for them to cool.
- Place the pizza dough pans in the oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pizza crusts, and add 1/2 cup of sauce to each pizza. Then add the goat cheese, sliced pears, caramelized onions, and thyme (plus any additional toppings as desired) to the pizza. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or for additional time until the cheese has melted.
- Remove pizza from oven, drizzle honey and torn basil on top of the pizza. Slice and serve hot!
Make Goat Cheese Pizza Vegetarian for a Better Version
This vegetarian goat cheese pizza is a simple way to get extra veggies (and fruits) in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegetarian cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right.
By building meals around vegetarian pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis.
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Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions & Honey
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough divided into two balls
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 pear sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 fresh basil
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Roll out the pizza dough, into 2 9-inch pizzas. Place the dough on a sheet pan and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To a medium pan, heat the olive oil and add the sliced onions. Sauté over low heat for 10 minutes, then add the Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until onions are soft. Set aside for them to cool.
- Place the pizza dough pans in the oven, and bake for 5 minutes. Remove the pizza crusts, and add 1/2 cup of sauce to each pizza. Then add the goat cheese, sliced pears, caramelized onions, and thyme (plus any additional toppings as desired) to the pizza. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes or for additional time until the cheese has melted.
- Remove pizza from oven, drizzle honey and torn basil on top of the pizza. Slice and serve hot!
Notes
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I’m a pizza fan and this combination is tasty and flavorful