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Fig Pesto Cast Iron Pizza

Crispy golden crust, basil pesto, melty mozzarella and fontina, sweet figs, caramelized shallots, salty prosciutto, and fresh arugula to finish. Sweet, savory, cheesy, a little peppery, and very restaurant-at-home without being complicated.

Total time
1 hr 15 min
Serves
2 to 4
Updated
Recipe by
Saba
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Fig Pesto Cast Iron Pizza

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Fig Pesto Cast Iron Pizza

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1 hr 15 min
Serves
2 to 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza dough, room temperature
  • 2½ tbsp Olive oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp Basil pesto
  • ½ cup Shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup Shredded fontina
  • 2 Shallots, thinly sliced
  • 5 Fresh figs, sliced or quartered, divided
  • 5 slices Prosciutto
  • Fresh arugula
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chopped pistachios
  • Light drizzle of balsamic glaze, optional

Instructions

  1. Step 1Let the pizza dough rest on a lightly floured surface for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots with a pinch of salt and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden
  2. Step 2Add 1½ tbsp olive oil to a cast iron skillet and place the dough inside. Cover and let it rest for another 30 minutes, then use oiled hands to gently stretch the dough to the edges of the skillet
  3. Step 3Spread a thin layer of pesto over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges
  4. Step 4Top with the mozzarella and fontina, followed by the caramelized shallots, prosciutto, and most of the fresh figs
  5. Step 5Bake at 475°F on the middle rack for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling
  6. Step 6Finish with fresh arugula, a few fresh fig pieces, cracked black pepper, pistachios, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze. Slice and serve warm

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