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Balsamic Peach & Pesto Pizza | Taste and Tipple

Balsamic Peach and Pesto Pizza

Course 30 minutes or less, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Balsamic Peach and Pesto Pizza
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

PIZZA

  • 1 ball pizza dough homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought
  • 4 oz mozzarella grated
  • 3 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 peach thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar

BASIL PESTO

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • kosher salt
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

PIZZA DOUGH

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour + more for kneading
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

PIZZA

  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. If using a pizza stone, heat in oven for 30 minutes before baking to ensure it's thoroughly hot.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until balsamic vinegar is reduced to 1/4 cup.
  3. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a large, thin circle. Transfer to oiled pizza baking sheet (if using).
  4. Spread 1/3 to 1/2 cup of basil pesto across dough, leaving 1/2" clearance at edges for crust. Top with mozzarella and goat cheese. Add peach slices.
  5. Transfer dough to pizza stone if using, or pop the assembled pizza on the baking sheet into the oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden-brown.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with arugula. Drizzle 3-4 tbsp of balsamic reduction over top. Slice and serve!

BASIL PESTO

  1. Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until mostly smooth, leave a bit of texture.

PIZZA DOUGH

  1. In a large bowl, combine water, yeast and honey. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Add the whole wheat flour and salt, stirring with a spoon until the dough forms but is still sticky. Using your hands, on a floured surface, form the dough into a ball. Knead the dough for 5 minutes or until smooth. All of the mixing and kneading can also be done in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.
  3. Rub the same bowl with olive oil, then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
  4. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and place back in the bowl. Cover and place the bowl in the fridge over night or up to 3 days. Remove from the fridge 3-4 hours before baking. Alternately, you can use the dough after the first rising, but I find the dough has the best flavor after it has sat overnight.