Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Toasted Walnut Pesto and Caramelized Nectarine Pizza with a Spicy Balsamic Drizzle. A gourmet pizza featuring a nutty pesto, sweet caramelized nectarines, and a tangy drizzle, this recipe is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
Caramelized Nectarines:
- 2 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toasted Walnut Pesto:
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
Spicy Balsamic Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Caramelize the Nectarines: In a skillet, cook nectarines with butter, brown sugar, and salt until caramelized.
- Make the Walnut Pesto: Blend toasted walnuts, basil, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan in a food processor.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread walnut pesto on the dough, top with cheeses, caramelized nectarines, and bake.
- Prepare the Balsamic Drizzle: Simmer balsamic vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes until thickened.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the hot pizza, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
- Consider substituting peaches for nectarines or arugula for basil for variation.
- Pair this pizza with a chilled white wine or sparkling water for a refreshing accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
