Goat Cheese Walnut Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this gourmet Goat Cheese Walnut Pizza, a savory-sweet masterpiece that combines creamy goat cheese, nutty walnuts, and peppery fresh arugula, finished with a drizzle of golden honey for an irresistible touch of sweetness. Crafted on a crisp, golden crust brushed with olive oil and garlic, this pizza layers the richness of melted mozzarella and goat cheese with the crunch of toasted walnuts, creating a texture and flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with vibrant arugula and perfectly seasoned with kosher salt and fresh black pepper, this 12-inch pizza is baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is a show-stopping choice that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (enough for a 12-inch pizza) Pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 cup (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces (crumbled) Goat cheese
- 0.33 cup (roughly chopped) Walnuts
- 2 cups Fresh arugula
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to approximately 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the dough with olive oil, ensuring an even layer across the surface. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the oil.
Spread the shredded mozzarella cheese across the pizza, leaving about an inch of space around the edges for the crust.
Scatter the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the mozzarella layer.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top of the pizza for added crunch.
Carefully transfer the parchment paper and pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Top the pizza with fresh arugula and drizzle with honey for a hint of sweetness.
Season with a sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
