Peachy Pizza with Goat Cheese, Basil, Gorgonzola, and Balsamic Drizzle Recipe
This Peachy Pizza features a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, tangy gorgonzola, fresh basil, and sweet peaches with a balsamic vinegar drizzle. The peaches are lightly broiled to intensify their sweetness before being layered on a crispy pizza crust with garlic olive oil and cheese, then baked to perfection. Ideal for a unique, gourmet twist on a classic pizza.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Peaches:
- 3 peaches, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar (divided)
For the Pizza:
- 1 favorite pizza crust (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 cup goat cheese (such as Humboldt Fog Cypress Grove, aged goat milk cheese)
- 1 cup gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Thinly slice the peaches and place them in a bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar over the peaches and mix to coat evenly.
- Broil Peaches: Arrange the peaches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick mat. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet, then return the peaches to the bowl.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C) or follow the temperature recommended for your pizza crust. This ensures a crispy golden crust.
- Prepare Basil: Stack basil leaves, roll them tightly, and thinly slice to create chiffonade. Add the basil to the bowl with the cooled peaches and mix to coat with the balsamic and peach juice.
- Prepare the Crust: Drizzle olive oil onto the pizza crust. Massage the oil and minced garlic evenly into the dough surface. Sprinkle kosher salt uniformly over the crust for flavor.
- Add Goat Cheese: Spread or crumble the goat cheese evenly over the crust, creating a creamy base layer.
- Add Peaches and Basil: Distribute the balsamic-coated peaches and basil evenly on the crust over the goat cheese.
- Add Gorgonzola: Crumble gorgonzola cheese over the entire pizza to add a sharp tangy flavor.
- Drizzle Balsamic: Drizzle about 1 tablespoon (or slightly more if desired) of aged balsamic vinegar across the top of the assembled pizza for a sweet and tangy finish.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is crisp and golden brown and the cheeses are melted.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to set for 5 minutes before slicing to let flavors meld and the cheese set slightly.
Notes
- Broiling the peaches before placing them on the pizza intensifies their sweetness and softens their texture.
- Using a high-quality aged balsamic vinegar adds complexity and complements the cheeses and peaches beautifully.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar drizzled on top to your preferred taste intensity.
- You can use fresh or frozen pizza crust depending on convenience.
- Allowing the pizza to rest after baking ensures easier slicing and better flavor integration.
Keywords: Peach pizza, goat cheese pizza, gorgonzola, basil, balsamic drizzle, sweet and savory pizza, gourmet pizza, easy dinner recipe
