Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Berries and Fontina
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Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Berries and Fontina
Description
Grilled Flatbread Pizza with Berries and Fontina uses a thinly rolled pizza dough that’s cooked directly on a high-heat grill to develop smoky char marks and a crisp crust. Separately, a simple balsamic reduction is made by simmering vinegar with honey until syrupy and sweet. The dough is first grilled on both sides, then brushed with olive oil and topped with a blend of fontina and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses along with fresh sliced strawberries and blackberries. Placed back on the grill over indirect heat, the cheese melts evenly without burning the crust. Topped at the end with fresh arugula and basil leaves, this pizza combines savory, fruity, and fresh herbal notes. The balsamic reduction is drizzled over the finished pizza to add a sharp, sweet counterpoint to the creamy cheeses and berries.
The sweet and savory profile makes this pizza well suited for relaxing summer dinners or light lunches. It can be served as a unique appetizer or alongside a salad for a complete meal. The combination of fresh berries, sharp cheeses, and fresh herbs brings different elements to each bite, creating a layered flavor experience that stands apart from typical tomato-based pizzas.
For substitutions, naan or pre-made flatbreads can replace the pizza dough and should be grilled briefly before topping. Different cheeses such as asiago or mozzarella can be used in place of fontina. Additional texture can be added by sprinkling chopped walnuts or pecans over the top. The variety of berries is flexible with options including raspberries or blueberries according to preference or availability.
Ingredients
Flatbreads
- 1 pound ball pizza dough , room temperature
- vegetable oil , for oiling grill grates
- 1-1/2 cups fontina cheese divided, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese divided, grated
- 1 cup blackberry divided, California Giant Berry Farms brand
- 2 cups strawberries sliced and divided, California Giant Berry Farms brand
- 1/2 cup arugula roughly chopped and divided, baby
- 1/4 cup basil roughly torn and divided, fresh leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
- salt kosher salt and freshly-ground
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly-ground
Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Make the Flatbreads
- Cut the ball of pizza dough in half. Roll each half into a rectangle about 1/8-to 1/4-inch thick. “Dock” the crusts all over with a fork. Transfer to a rimless cookie sheet or metal pizza paddle generously dusted with flour.
- Heat grill to 500 degrees F over medium-high flame and oil the grates.
- Slide the flatbreads onto the oiled grates. Close the lid on the grill and cook over direct heat for about 3 minutes, until grill marks appear. Use tongs to flip the dough and grill for 2-3 minutes on the second side.
- Remove flatbreads from grill and brush the tops with olive oil. Top each with half of the shredded fontina, Parmigiano Reggiano, strawberries, blackberries, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly-ground black pepper.
- Return the flatbreads to the grill over indirect heat (you want the cheese to melt, but don't want to burn the crusts). Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Top flatbreads with arugula and basil. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired, and honey-balsamic reduction. Cut into wedges and serve.
To Make the Balsamic Reduction
- In a small saucepan, stir together balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until reduced by half. Let cool.
Notes
- Pre-made naan or store-bought flatbreads can be grilled for 1–2 minutes per side before adding toppings.
- To add crunch, chopped walnuts or pecans can be sprinkled on the pizza before serving.
- Fontina cheese may be substituted with shredded asiago, mozzarella, or blends of similar cheeses.
- Different berries such as raspberries or blueberries can be used either alone or mixed with the strawberries and blackberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 33.7mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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