Fig Pizza (Fig Flatbread)

This gourmet Fig Pizza is layered with succulent dried figs, prosciutto, and goat cheese. Top it with a homemade Fig Balsamic Glaze drizzle.

This delicious Fig Flatbread recipe brings the flavors of an Italian Trattoria home. Sweet dried figs, salty prosciutto, and creamy goat cheese are nestled in a crunchy crust, with a slight "kick" of peppery oil. Sweet Fig Balsamic Glaze is the secret ingredient that ties it all together. Fig Pizza makes an excellent appetizer for a special party, or a light meal in itself.

Pair it with our Brussels Sprouts Flatbread Pizza and Asparagus Flatbread for a beautiful snack tray, or serve it for dinner with a fresh Arugula Salad.

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Ingredients

• PIZZA DOUGH: use our pizza dough recipe or pre-made (store-bought) pizza dough
• DRIED FIGS: we used dried golden figs and mission figs (10-12 each)
• GOAT CHEESE: we used a fresh goat cheese log (chèvre). You can also use goat cheese crumbles
• RED PEPPER FLAKES: crushed red pepper flakes
• OLIVE OIL: use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can afford
• PROSCIUTTO: thin prosciutto slices
• ARUGULA: fresh arugula
• BALSAMIC VINEGAR: ½ C balsamic vinegar
• SUGAR: granulated sugar(to sweeten the balsamic glaze)
• HONEY: local honey (to sweeten the balsamic glaze)
• GARLIC: fresh garlic clove

*see recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Make the Chili Oil: start by adding crushed red pepper to olive oil and microwave for 30-45 seconds and allow to rest.
2. Make the Fig Balsamic Glaze:
   • Place a medium sauce pan on stove over medium heat and add 1 cup water and 1 garlic clove along with 5-6 mission figs and allow to cook for 8 minutes.
   • Add balsamic vinegar, sugar and honey and lower heat to low and cook 5 minutes while pressing down on figs to release the full flavor of figs.
   • Remove from stove and strain mixture thru a fine sieve and transfer back to pan and allow to cook 5-7 minutes more on medium-low heat or until mixture starts to thicken.
3. Let the glaze cool: Remove and transfer to a glass container and refrigerate.
4. Preheat Oven to 500°.
5. Roll Out Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll out dough until its ¼" thick. Place dough on baking sheet or pizza stone.
6. Top Dough with Chili Oil: Drizzle chili oil over flatbread pizza and smooth over dough.
7. Bake Dough: Place in oven for 8-10 minutes and then remove.
8. Add Figs and Bake more:
   • top pizza with remaining figs sliced into ¼" slices.
   • Return to oven for 4-5 minutes or until crust is brown and crispy.
9. Add more toppings: Add prosciutto slices, goat cheese crumbles and fresh arugula.
10. Drizzle with Glaze: Drizzle flatbread with the fig balsamic glaze and serve.

Variations and substitutions

• Store bought pizza dough: it's okay to use store-bought pizza dough for this Asparagus Flatbread recipe. It's fast and easy!
• Cheese: while we like goat cheese for this recipe, you can easily substitute crumbled feta cheese or freshly grated parmesan.
• Vegetarian: Omit the prosciutto. Add sliced red onions, caramelized onions, or roasted red peppers
• Short on time? Use a store bought balsamic glaze.

Top tip

For the best thin and crispy crust, bake pizza in a 500° oven using a baking stone or a perforated pizza pan.

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Warm the flatbread pizza in a 400° oven (directly on the oven rack) for just a few minutes. It will crisp the crust.

This post was created in partnership with California Figs. All opinions are our own.

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The California Figs Cookbook is a fantastic resource for cooking with figs. It definitely inspired me, opening my eyes up to the many delicious ways to incorporate figs into my menu planning. Figs naturally add sweetness and flavor without added sugars.

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