Fresh Fig pizza with Arugula is sweet, peppery and bursting with amazing flavor!
I'm back today with the second of the fig recipes I tried this week and this one (at least for me) hit it out of the park! Fresh Fig Pizza with Arugula lives up to the hype.
I originally had thought we would have this as an appetizer to our main course, but once we started, we decided what the heck and called it dinner.
I know the DIY Guy had his heart set on meat but even he agreed that this pizza was great and we could grill out the next night. What a guy! (And we did!)
This pizza is made up of layers of really good stuff like ricotta, lemon, figs (the star), reduced balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, gorgonzola and later topped with peppery arugula and, if desired, drizzled with some of the reduced balsamic.
Wow, it is a flavor explosion in your mouth! It's a bit on the rich side, so a couple of slices were plenty for me.
For this version I used my own pizza dough that I happened to have in the freezer but I listed in the ingredients a pre-made crust to keep it easy. If you do decide to use your own dough, it needs to be on the thinner side and not too thick.
First out of the oven
Next topped with the arugula
And finally a slice for you!
Note - if you cannot eat the pizza all in one sitting, I would remove the arugula, refrigerate, reheat when you want and re-top with fresh arugula.
This concludes fig week at our house - we only have a couple left for eating! If you missed my earlier recipe Bacon Wrapped Figs, enjoy:
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Fresh Fig Pizza
A delicious pizza with sweet figs
Ingredients
- 1 pre-packed pizza crust
- 6 fresh figs cut into ¼″ slices
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon zested then juiced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 ½ cups arugula
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over very low heat melt the butter then add the onions and cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally. This could take about 20-25 minutes. Low heat will make the onions brown at the right pace and not burn.
- In a medium saucepan simmer the balsamic vinegar until it reduces by about half then add the sugar and figs, stir and set aside
- Combine the ricotta, lemon zest and one tablespoon olive oil together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°
- To assemble: Spread the ricotta mixture on the crust, add the drained figs (keep the reduced vinegar), caramelized onions, and gorgonzola cheese
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until crust is done according to package
- Toss the arugula with the other tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Let pizza cool slightly, top with arugula mixture and serve.
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Erin Dee says
This looks absolutely wonderful! I've never used figs in anything savory. I don't think I've ever actually used them in any kind of cooking or baking! And gorgonzola?! Oooh! Such an interesting and yummy pizza. 🙂
Kalyn Denny says
Yes, I'd definitely say this is a home run! I love arugula, and it would be heavenly with these other flavors.
Maria Hutchinson says
Wow, now this I've got to try!
Michelle Nahom says
A local gourmet pizza place has a pizza like this on the menu and its one of my favorite things there! I can never find figs here though!:( I'm going to have to order them online or something so I can try your version! It looks fantastic!
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
I love figs and I love arugula. I have pizza though in my house right now so I might make something similar today 🙂
Maryanne @the little epicurean says
This looks wonderful. I'm sure the peppery arugula and sweet figs pair great together!
Loriann Cargill Bustos says
This looks amazing! I love arugula!
Natasha In Oz says
That looks and sounds delicious! I love that taste combo.
Best wishes from Down Under!
Natasha in Oz
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Fig and arugula pizza is one of my favorites! Great idea making this the main course...who needs anything else? 🙂
Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Fig and arugula pizza is one of my favorites! Great idea making this the main course...who needs anything else? 🙂
Cathy McInnes says
Wow, I love figs and arugula!! Wow! This is mouthwatering amazing! I would love for you to share this at my party Making Memories Mondays that is going on now! Hope to see you there! 🙂
Cathy@threekidsandafish{dot}com
Jamie Sherman says
Wow! This sounds great for Friday night - I love the flavor combo!
EZPZ Mealz says
I had something very similar to this at a vegan restaurant in Seattle last year, I have been dreaming of it since. This looks so yummy.
Nancy Piran says
I so need to find some figs so I can make this! Delicious!
Cathy Trochelman says
These flavors sound phenomenal, Deb!
Kati says
This is my kinds of pizza! I don't really like pepperoni but this looks amazing. Figs! Balsamic Vinegar! Arugula! All my favorite things 🙂
elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
Oh My! This looks really good!! I have never had figs on a Pizza!! Yum! I would love for you to stop by and Join my Link Party - My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! It's going on now until Monday. I would love to have you and I pin everything! Have a great week!!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
My kind of meal! I'm featuring this tonight at BOTW tonight, Deb!
Sarah Rose says
Swoon! This looks incredible - I've recently realized that I love figs so this sounds incredible!
Kimberly Lewis says
I'm always so amazed by you! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls