Balsamic Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe
This Balsamic Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza features a thin, crisp crust topped with a savory blend of balsamic-glazed mushrooms, delicate slices of delicata squash, creamy goat cheese, and melted fontina. Enhanced with fresh thyme and a drizzle of truffle oil, this gourmet pizza marries earthy flavors with tangy sweetness, making it a perfect treat for mushroom lovers and cheese enthusiasts alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1/2 pound pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing and cooking)
Mushroom Topping
- 8 ounces mixed mushrooms (halved if large)
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Other Toppings
- 1/2 inch delicata squash (seeded and thinly sliced about 1/8 inch thick)
- 4 ounces truffled or regular goat cheese
- 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- Flaky sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Truffle oil (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet well with olive oil to prevent sticking and for a crisp crust.
- Cook Mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once shimmering, add the mushrooms and season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for another minute until the mushrooms are nicely glazed.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll or press out the pizza dough until it is very thin. Transfer the dough carefully to the prepared baking sheet.
- Assemble Pizza: Arrange the thinly sliced delicata squash slices evenly across the dough. Spread the balsamic-glazed mushrooms over the squash. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, followed by grated fontina cheese. Finish with fresh chopped thyme, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Optionally, drizzle lightly with truffle oil for an aromatic touch.
- Bake Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Bake until the crust turns golden brown and the cheeses have melted and bubbled.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly for easier slicing. Slice into desired portions and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, rich flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the mushroom mixture is well glazed but not too wet to avoid soggy pizza crust.
- Delicata squash can be substituted with thin slices of zucchini or yellow squash if unavailable.
- Truffle oil is optional but adds a lovely depth of flavor if you enjoy earthy notes.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 3-5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Use a pizza stone if you have one, preheated in the oven, for an even crispier base.
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