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    Published: Apr 24, 2019 Updated: Jul 19, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 4 Comments

    Gourmet Pizza Recipe (with figs and goat cheese)

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    gourmet pizza with figs and goat cheese

    Gourmet mini pizzas that you can prepare using store-bought flatbread in under 15 minutes? Let your imagination run wild as you consider the various topping possibilities! If you love this Gourmet Pizza recipe, be sure to check out my Shawarma Pizza and Lavash Pizza recipes too!

    gourmet pizza main photo

    Why This Recipe Works

    One of the key ingredients to making gourmet pizza quickly is using a pre-made crust. Instead of sauce, we're going to use fig-flavored goat cheese, I like the Celebrity brand.

    Next, we need toppings that compliment goat cheese and figs. For example, ham, bacon, and mushrooms.

    Finally, we'll use smoked Gouda cheese or one of the other cheeses mentioned below. In around 15 minutes, you can have the best gourmet pizza you'll ever taste!

    What Goes into This Recipe

    chopped veggies on a cutting board with other ingredients in the background

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    Pizza Crust Options

    • Stonefire Naan Bread
    • Kontos Gyros Bread
    • Kontos pizza crust

    What do all these crusts have in common? First, they are individual-sized; which helps with portion control.

    Additionally, using a pre-cooked crust cuts down on the cooking time.

    Moreover, when making individual-sized pizzas you have the option of customizing the ingredients according to everyone's taste preferences. Gotta keep everyone happy, right?

    Pizza Sauce Options

    I realize that most pizza restaurants offer a variety of sauces to choose from tomato, alfredo, and barbecue to name a few. This gourmet pizza does not come with a sauce option.

    Don't worry, I have something way better to offer you! Instead of sauce, we will be using Celebrity Fig Goat Cheese.

    You can find this cheese at Costco, but I believe it's a seasonal item. It's currently Spring and it's available at my local Costco.

    If you are not able to find it, don't panic. Just mix some fig jam with plain goat cheese.

    Gourmet Pizza Toppings

    Now that we have discussed the crust, sauce (or lack of), and cheese options, we have one last category to cover; the many topping options!

    Feel free to choose any of the following toppings. Don't worry, you don't have to pay extra!

    Don't see your favorite topping listed? That's ok, feel free to add the toppings of your choice!

    • Sliced figs (fresh or dried)
    • Sliced mushrooms
    • Chopped ham
    • Crumbled bacon
    • Sliced red onions
    • Sliced hot peppers (including Serranos, Habaneros, and Jalapenos)

    Gourmet Pizza Cheese Options

    Cheese just might be my favorite pizza topping, can anyone relate? I've tried this Gourmet Pizza Recipe with all the cheese suggestions mentioned below.

    It was delicious with every single one! Just don't use processed cheese, please. I have to draw the line somewhere...

    • Goat hard cheese
    • Smoked gouda
    • Manchego cheese
    • Blue cheese
    gourmet pizza fig and goat cheese

    Putting It All Together!

    After we have picked out our favorite ingredients, it's time to design our individual gourmet pizzas. Just follow along with the easy steps below.

    How to Make This Recipe

    STEP 1: Spread fig-flavored goat cheese over the pizza crust, up to a ¼" from the edge.

    mini flat bread with goat cheese

    STEP 2: Distribute sliced toppings over the goat cheese-covered crust.

    pizza with goat cheese figs jam onions

    STEP 3: Sprinkle pizza with shredded Gouda, Goat, or Manchego cheese. Or a combination of two or more cheeses.

    gourmet pizza fig and goat cheese

    STEP 4: Place pizza crust on a pizza pan and bake in a 425-degree-F oven (or toaster oven) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown and crispy.

    gourmet mini pizzas

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    Gourmet Pizza Recipe

    Easy individual-sized gourmet pizzas featuring figs and goat cheese.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 mini-pizza
    Calories: 453kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 1 mini pizza crust (Gyros Bread, or Naan)
    • 1 tablespoon celebrity fig goat cheese
    • 1 large dried or fresh fig
    • 1 medium mushroom (sliced)
    • 1 tablespoon diced ham
    • 1 slice bacon (crumbled)
    • 1 sliced spicy pepper (optional)
    • ¼ cup smoked gouda, Manchego, or Garrotxa goat cheese (shredded)
    • 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles (optional)

    Instructions

    • Spread fig goat cheese over the pizza crust, up to a ¼″ from the edge.
    • Next, slice your favorite toppings and spread evenly over the goat cheese-covered crust.
    • Sprinkle with shredded Gouda, Goat, or Manchego cheese.
    • Place pizza crust on a pizza pan and bake in a 425-degree F oven (or toaster oven) for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown and crispy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pizza | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 843mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g
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    1. Karly says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Grown-up pizza!! I love this!

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      • HildaSterner says

        April 25, 2019 at 3:19 pm

        Haha, have to keep something for ourselves, am I right?

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    2. Scott says

      April 25, 2019 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing!

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      • HildaSterner says

        April 25, 2019 at 10:15 am

        Thanks, I like thinking outside the box! 🙂

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