Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza Recipe
This Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza features a homemade soft dough base topped with tangy crumbled goat cheese, sweet and deeply caramelized onions, and a finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this savory pizza blends creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors for a delightful gourmet treat at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza, serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pizza Dough
- 1–3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast
- 1–1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt to taste
For the Pizza Topping
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
- Garlic powder (amount not specified; estimate 1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Make the Pizza Dough: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt. Add very warm water and 3 tablespoons olive oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough that is slightly sticky. Knead on a floured surface for about 4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a medium non-stick skillet, combine sliced onions, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until water evaporates and onions start to sizzle, about 8 minutes. Uncover and reduce heat to medium. Press onions gently into the skillet’s sides and bottom, cooking without stirring for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat this cycle to encourage browning, adding 1 tablespoon water as needed if onions start to burn. Continue cooking until onions are deeply browned, about 12 minutes.
- Prepare the Pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll the dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle and transfer to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Pinch the edges to form a rim. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and an estimated 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder evenly over the dough. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 14–18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crust is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove pizza from oven, top evenly with the caramelized onions, and drizzle with 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Onion should be sliced thinly to ensure even caramelization.
- If onions start to stick or burn while caramelizing, add small amounts of water to prevent burning and aid in browning.
- Garlic powder quantity is not specified in the recipe; 1/2 teaspoon is recommended for a balanced flavor.
- Use freshly warm water (120° to 130°F) to activate yeast properly for dough rising.
- Allow dough resting time to develop gluten structure and better texture.
Keywords: Goat cheese pizza, caramelized onion pizza, homemade pizza dough, balsamic glaze pizza, easy vegetarian pizza
