Goat Cheese And Caramelized Onion Pizza
This goat cheese and caramelized onion pizza is my favorite restaurant-quality meal I make at home! I love how easy this recipe is to make. The crispy crust paired with creamy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions is a match made in heaven! My recipe is perfect for a healthier family-friendly pizza night that's better than takeout, and more budget-friendly too.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dried yeast
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Caramelized Onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 red onions sliced thin
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
Toppings
- 100 grams goat cheese crumbled
- fresh thyme
Instructions
Prepare the Pizza Dough
- Prepare the pizza base by mixing together the water, honey, and yeast in a small mixing bowl, stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to start to foam.
- In a separate mixing bowl whisk together the flour and salt.
- When the yeast mixture starts to foam, pour it into the flour mixture along with the oil. Stir to form a dough.
- Remove the dough onto a floured work space or cutting board and knead for 2-3 minutes. Return the dough to the mixing bowl. Cover and rest the dough for 30-45 minutes to allow it to double in size.
Prepare Caramelized Onions
- While the dough is resting, prepare the caramelized onions by heating the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes then reduce the heat, continue to stir as they cook for 10 minutes, adding a little water to stop them from sticking to the base of the skillet. Add the coconut sugar and balsamic vinegar and stir through.
- When the onions have completely caramelized, remove from the heat, season with salt, and set aside to cool.
Assemble Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F / 200 C. If using a pizza stone, place it into the oven to heat.
- When the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl and spread the dough into a 12 inch round on a tray lined with baking paper or divide and roll into 2 smaller pizzas.
- Top the pizza base with the caramelized onion, crumbled goat's cheese, and fresh thyme.
- If using a pizza stone transfer the prepared pizza onto the pizza stone or cook the pizza as it is on the baking tray for 15-20 mins or until cooked.
- Remove from the oven, cut into 8 even pieces.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm and not hot otherwise the yeast won't activate.
- Ensure the dough is left in a warm place to rise.
- Pizza dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored, covered in the fridge. Allow it to come to room temperature before using.
- Pizza bases can be cooked and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g