Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino, and Walnuts

Health score
19%
Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino, and Walnuts
45 min.
4
982kcal

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Imagine a warm, sunny afternoon where the aroma of grilled pizza fills the air, inviting friends and family to gather around the table. This Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino, and Walnuts is not just a meal; it’s an experience that combines the delightful sweetness of ripe pears with the rich, nutty flavor of fresh pecorino cheese and the satisfying crunch of walnuts. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is a celebration of simple yet elegant ingredients that come together beautifully on the grill.

The process begins with a homemade dough that rises to perfection, creating a crispy crust that serves as the ideal canvas for your toppings. As the cheese melts and the pears caramelize slightly on the grill, the flavors meld together, creating a symphony of taste that is both comforting and sophisticated. Each bite is a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, enhanced by a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.

Pair this grilled pizza with a refreshing Tuscan white wine, and you have a meal that transports you to the sun-drenched hills of Italy. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or looking to impress at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and enjoy a slice of culinary bliss!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons yeast dry
  • 2.8 cups bread flour divided ()
  • 12 ounces manchego cheese 
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  pears cored halved very thinly sliced ()
  • servings pepper black
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • pinch sugar 
  • 0.7 cup walnut pieces 
  • 1.3 cups water (105°F to 115°F)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • grill

Directions

  1. Pour 1 1/4 cups warm water intolarge bowl.
  2. Add sugar; sprinkle yeast evenlyover and stir to blend.
  3. Let stand until yeastdissolves and mixture looks spongy, about10 minutes.
  4. Mix in salt, then 2 1/2 cups flour.Stir until shaggy-looking dough forms.
  5. Sprinkle work surface with 1/4 cup flour; turndough out onto work surface. Knead doughuntil smooth and only slightly sticky, addingmore flour if very sticky, about 8 minutes.Dust dough all over with flour.
  6. Place in cleanlarge bowl. Cover with plastic wrap andtowel.
  7. Let dough rise in warm draft-free areauntil doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.For toppings:Thinly slice cheese; arrangeatop crusts, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.Cover cheese with single layer of pear slices(there may be some pear left over), thenscatter walnuts over.Prepare barbecue (medium heat).Working in batches if necessary, transferpizzas to grill. Cover and cook until cheesesoftens and crust is golden on bottom, 4 to5 minutes.
  8. Transfer pizzas to work surface.
  9. Sprinkle with pepper; drizzle with oil.
  10. Cutinto wedges and serve.Ingredient tip: This recipe callsfor Brinata, a specific kind of pecorinofresco. Pecorino fresco is a fresh sheep' smilkcheese that is milder in taste andsofter than Pecorino Toscano or Pecorino
  11. Romano. Look for pecorino fresco at yourlocal cheese shop or purchase it onlinefrom murrays cheese.com or agferrari.com.Manchego cheese, which is also madefrom sheep’s milk, is a good substitute.What to drink:In keeping with thespirit of this menu, pour Tuscan wines.Try a Tuscan white with the pizza. We likethe citrus and floral notes of the 2006Bibi Graetz "Casamatta" Bianco ($9).
  12. Knead dough down. Dust lightly withflour. Divide into 4 equal pieces.
  13. Place onwork surface. Cover dough with kitchentowel and let rest 30 minutes.
  14. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).Working with 1 dough piece at a time, stretchand roll out on lightly floured surface to 9-to 10-inch round. Grill until beginning to color,about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  15. Transfer cruststo baking sheets. DO AHEAD: Pizza crustscan be made 6 hours ahead.
  16. Let crusts standat room temperature.
  17. Thinly slice cheese; arrangeatop crusts, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.Cover cheese with single layer of pear slices(there may be some pear left over), thenscatter walnuts over.
  18. Prepare barbecue (medium heat).Working in batches if necessary, transferpizzas to grill. Cover and cook until cheesesoftens and crust is golden on bottom, 4 to5 minutes.
  19. Transfer pizzas to work surface.
  20. Sprinkle with pepper; drizzle with oil.
  21. Cutinto wedges and serve.
  22. This recipe callsfor Brinata, a specific kind of pecorinofresco. Pecorino fresco is a fresh sheep' smilkcheese that is milder in taste andsofter than Pecorino Toscano or Pecorino
  23. Romano. Look for pecorino fresco at yourlocal cheese shop or purchase it onlinefrom murrays cheese.com or agferrari.com.Manchego cheese, which is also madefrom sheep’s milk, is a good substitute.
  24. In keeping with the spirit of this menu, pour Tuscan wines.Try a Tuscan white with the pizza. We like the citrus and floral notes of the 2006 Bibi Graetz "Casamatta" Bianco ($9).

Nutrition Facts

Calories982kcal
Protein14.31%
Fat53.54%
Carbs32.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.46
Glycemic Load
44.8
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.389130686045%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.36mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:982.12kcal
49.11%
Fat:58.73g
90.35%
Saturated Fat:24.63g
153.95%
Carbohydrates:79.32g
26.44%
Net Carbohydrates:72.86g
26.49%
Sugar:9.7g
10.78%
Cholesterol:91mg
30.33%
Sodium:1395.89mg
60.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.32g
70.65%
Calcium:953.72mg
95.37%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.39%
Selenium:35.26µg
50.38%
Copper:0.56mg
27.92%
Fiber:6.47g
25.87%
Folate:81.02µg
20.25%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.29%
Vitamin E:2.6mg
17.36%
Phosphorus:169.1mg
16.91%
Magnesium:60.09mg
15.02%
Vitamin K:13.3µg
12.66%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.17%
Vitamin A:496.18IU
9.92%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.01%
Iron:1.62mg
9.01%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.87%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.46%
Potassium:287.97mg
8.23%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.9%
Vitamin C:4.08mg
4.95%
Source:Epicurious