Description
A sweet and savory Apricot Pizza recipe by Sofya Petrova that blends fresh summer apricots with creamy cheeses, honey, and thyme on a crisp crust. Ideal for warm-weather meals, brunches, or light dinners, this pizza is flavorful, easy to make, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
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1 ball of pizza dough (250g)
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5–6 fresh apricots, pitted and thinly sliced
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100g mascarpone cheese (or ricotta)
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75g goat cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Sea salt to taste
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2 tablespoons crushed pistachios (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Use a pizza stone if available.
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Prepare Dough: Roll out the dough into a 10–12 inch round on a floured surface and transfer to parchment.
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Layer Base: Spread mascarpone cheese evenly, add crumbled goat cheese, and top with apricot slices.
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Drizzle & Season: Drizzle with olive oil and honey. Sprinkle with thyme and sea salt.
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Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
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Garnish & Serve: Let cool slightly, top with pistachios, slice, and serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
Use ripe apricots for best flavor and caramelization.
Substitute with peaches or nectarines if apricots aren’t available.
Make it a meal by adding prosciutto or arugula after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread & rolls
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7 g (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg