Summer

Grilled Nectarine, Gorgonzola, Basil & Pine Nut Pizza

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July  7, 2010
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3 Ratings
Grilled Nectarine, Gorgonzola, Basil & Pine Nut Pizza
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

I once made a Bobby Flay relish that was a lovely blend of Grilled Nectarines, Pine Nuts, Bleu Cheese, Basil & Honey. It dawned on me that this might be a great pizza topping and indeed it was! —swimrsal

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 Pizza Dough
  • 5 Nectarines
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola Cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
  • 10 Slivered Basil Leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
Directions
  1. Make your favorite Pizza Dough and spread out on pizza stone. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  2. Halve Nectarines and Brush with Olive Oil.
  3. Grill Nectarines on both sides for a couple of minutes per side.
  4. Once slightly cooled, slice Nectarines and arrange on Pizza Crust.
  5. Top Nectarines with Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese.
  6. Toast Pine Nuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Shake the pan every 30 seconds until browned and immediately remove from pan. Once cooled, sprinkle over Gorgonzola Cheese.
  7. Drizzle Honey over the Pizza
  8. Bake for 15 minutes or until Pizza Crust is to desired done-ness.
  9. Arrange slivered Basil all over Pizza.
  10. Allow Pizza to cool slightly, slice & serve.
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dymnyno
dymnyno July 7, 2010
I love the combo of flavors, textures and aromas! Pizza is good too!