Pear & Pecan Pizza

Name: Pear & Pecan Pizza
Yield: 2 pizzas
Ingredients: ½ cup water (plus extra as needed); 2 Tbsp butter; ¼ cup ricotta cheese; 1 Tbsp heavy cream; 1 cup arugula; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp lemon juice; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 pizza dough balls (about 8 oz each); 1 cup white pizza sauce, prepared; 1 cup pizza cheese, shredded; 1 pear, ¼-inch slices; ¼ cup pecan pieces; ½ cup hot honey

Yield: 2 pizzas

About the Dish

A white‑sauce pizza topped with sliced pears and shredded mozzarella. Baked and finished with whipped ricotta, hot honey, peppery arugula, and toasted pecans.

Ingredients

½ cup water (plus extra as needed)
2 Tbsp butter
¼ cup ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp heavy cream
1 cup arugula
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 pizza dough balls (about 8 oz each)
1 cup white pizza sauce, prepared
1 cup pizza cheese, shredded
1 pear, ¼-inch slices
¼ cup pecan pieces
½ cup hot honey

Preparation

Caramelize the onions by placing sliced onions and ½ cup water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes until softened and translucent. Remove the lid and cook until water evaporates. Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown. Add a small splash of water if sticking occurs.
In a small bowl, whisk together ricotta and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag and reserve.
Prepare the arugula salad by combining arugula, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and reserve.
Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel for at least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch each dough ball into a 10-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel. Dock if needed.
Spread ½ cup white pizza sauce per dough, leaving a border for the crust. Add ½ cup cheese per pizza. Arrange pear slices evenly. Top each pizza with 2 Tbsp caramelized onions and 2 Tbsp pecans.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 5–8 minutes, rotating as needed, until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
Slice pizzas. Drizzle each with ¼ cup hot honey, including the crust. Top with dressed arugula and finish with dollops of whipped ricotta. Serve immediately.

Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

Pear & Pecan Pizza

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