Description
Summer peach and balsamic pizza showcases sweet fruit and tangy cheese on a crisp crust. Rustic Italian flavors blend seamlessly, inviting passionate cooks to savor each delicious slice with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch pizza dough
- 4 peaches (pitted and thinly sliced)
- 8 oz (226 g) fresh mozzarella (sliced or grated)
- 2 oz (57 g) soft goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup (237 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup basil (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
- Balsamic Reduction: Simmer balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low until liquid concentrates to roughly 1/4 cup, approximately 20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Oven Preparation: Maximize oven temperature to 500 degrees F. Position pizza stone inside and preheat for 30 minutes to ensure optimal heat distribution.
- Dough Preparation: Divide pizza dough into tennis ball-sized portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a thin, circular shape approximately 1/4-inch thick.
- Pizza Assembly: Transfer dough onto a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel. Brush surface with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle mozzarella and goat cheese. Arrange peach slices strategically and drizzle balsamic reduction.
- Baking Process: Slide pizza onto preheated stone or oven rack. Bake 8-10 minutes until crust turns golden and cheese melts seamlessly.
- Finishing Touches: Remove pizza from oven. Adorn with fresh basil leaves and an additional light balsamic reduction drizzle. Slice into wedges and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Pat peach slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy pizza base.
- Master Balsamic Reduction: Watch the vinegar carefully during reduction; it can quickly burn and become bitter if left unattended.
- Stone Heating Matters: A thoroughly heated pizza stone guarantees a perfectly crisp crust with beautiful golden-brown edges.
- Cheese Distribution Tip: Crumble goat cheese and scatter mozzarella evenly to create a balanced, creamy texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg