Description

This Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Fig Jam & Basil is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Caramelized onions add a rich depth to the crispy flatbread base, while creamy goat cheese and sweet fig preserves complement each other perfectly. Fresh basil and flaky sea salt finish the pizza, making it a gourmet treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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Caramelized Onions

2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Pizza

1 flatbread
6 tablespoons fig preserves
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Flaky sea salt, for finishing

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Instructions

Make the Caramelized Onions: Melt the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften them. Stir in the salt and sugar, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions develop a deep golden color and rich caramelized flavor.
Prepare the Flatbread: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the fig preserves evenly across the flatbread to create a sweet base layer.
Assemble the Pizza: Layer half of the caramelized onions over the fig jam on the flatbread. Sprinkle half of the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the onions. Repeat these layers with the remaining onions and goat cheese to build flavor and texture.
Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled flatbread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the flatbread are crispy and the goat cheese has warmed through.
Finishing Touches and Serving: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into portions, then sprinkle the chopped fresh basil and a generous pinch or two of flaky sea salt over the top before serving to enhance aroma and taste.

Notes

Use a high-quality flatbread for best texture and flavor.
Caramelizing onions is slow but crucial for depth of flavor — patience pays off!
If fig preserves aren’t available, substitute with another sweet fruit jam like apricot or blackberry.
For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the flatbread for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
Leftover caramelized onions can be refrigerated and used as a topping for sandwiches or salads.