Red grape pizza with honey, rosemary and pecorino Recipe

This Red grape pizza is a sweet and savory recipe, which is topped with juicy red grapes and salty pecorino cheese. It’s the perfect appetizer for a party or a unique dessert pizza, ready in about 30 minutes after the dough has risen.

Red grape pizza with honey, rosemary and pecorino Ingredients

A unique, sophisticated combination for an unforgettable gourmet pizza.

For the Honey Pizza Dough:

• 500g white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1½ x 7g sachets of dried yeast
• 5 teaspoons runny honey, divided
• 310ml tepid water
• A generous pinch of salt

For the Topping:

• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
• A couple of lugs of olive oil
• Two handfuls of red grapes, halved
• 50g pecorino cheese, for shaving
• Extra virgin olive oil

How To Make Red grape pizza with honey, rosemary and pecorino

A step-by-step guide to this unique and delicious sweet-savory pizza.

1. Make the Honey-Enriched Dough: Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. In a jug, dissolve the yeast with one teaspoon of the honey in half the tepid water and let it froth up. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the yeast mixture, and gradually mix in the flour. Add the rest of the water and combine to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then let it rise in a warm, covered bowl for about 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Toppings: While the dough rises, prepare the toppings. Pick the rosemary leaves and lightly bash them in a pestle and mortar with a little olive oil to release their fragrance. Cut the grapes in half.
3. Shape and Top the Pizzas: Once the dough has risen, knock it back and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Knead each piece briefly and shape them into 4 small pizza bases. Brush the pizzas with the bashed rosemary oil.
4. Bake Until Golden: Scatter the halved red grapes over the bases. Drizzle each pizza with a teaspoon of the remaining honey, and finally, shave some pecorino cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pizza bases are cooked, crispy, and the cheese is bubbling and melted.

Recipe Tips

For a perfect, crispy pizza crust every time.

• How to get a crispy pizza crust? For an even crispier crust, preheat your oven to its highest setting (around 240°C/475°F) with a pizza stone or a heavy, overturned baking tray inside. Launching your pizza onto this very hot surface will give you a perfect, crisp base in about 7-9 minutes.
• Why add honey to the dough? The honey adds a subtle sweetness to the crust that beautifully complements the toppings. It also provides food for the yeast, helping it to become more active, and contributes to a beautiful golden-brown color on the crust.
• Can I use a different cheese? Yes. While the sharp, salty Pecorino is a fantastic contrast to the sweet grapes, you could also use shavings of a good quality Parmesan, crumbled goat cheese, or even a creamy blue cheese like Gorgonzola.
• Can I make the dough ahead of time? Absolutely. After the first rise, you can wrap the dough in clingfilm and store it in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. This slow fermentation will develop an even deeper flavor.

What To Serve With Red grape pizza

Perfect pairings for this unique sweet and savory treat.

This gourmet pizza is a fantastic appetizer, light lunch, or even a dessert. It pairs wonderfully with:

• A glass of crisp Prosecco or a light, dry white wine
• A simple arugula salad with a lemon vinaigrette
• As part of a larger cheese board or antipasto platter

How To Store Red grape pizza

This pizza is best enjoyed immediately.

• Best Eaten Fresh: This pizza is at its absolute best when eaten hot and fresh from the oven, when the crust is crispy and the cheese is perfectly melted.
• Reheat: If you have leftovers, you can reheat slices on a hot, dry skillet or directly on the rack in a hot oven for a few minutes to re-crisp the base.

Red grape pizza with honey, rosemary and pecorino Nutrition Facts

An estimated guide per pizza.

• Calories: 650 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 105 g
• Protein: 20 g
• Fat: 15 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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