Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino, and Walnuts

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

Suggestions


Get ready to elevate your pizza game with our Grilled Pizza featuring the delightful combination of juicy pears, creamy fresh pecorino cheese, and crunchy walnuts. This recipe is perfect for a cozy lunch or a laid-back dinner with friends and family. The unique blend of flavors in this dish will tantalize your taste buds and impress even the most discerning pizza lovers.

The secret to this mouthwatering pizza lies in the freshly made dough, which becomes wonderfully crispy and bubbly on the grill. As the cheese melts to perfection, it mingles beautifully with the sweet pears, creating an irresistible topping that has a perfect balance of savory and sweet. A sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil at the end elevate this dish to new heights, making each bite a flavorful journey.

This recipe is not just easy to follow but also provides a hearty meal with approximately 982 calories per serving, making it substantial enough to satisfy your cravings. Pair it with a refreshing Tuscan white wine, like the 2006 Bibi Graetz "Casamatta" Bianco, to enhance the experience further. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging in a comforting meal, this Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino, and Walnuts is sure to leave a lasting impression!

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%
Iron:1.62mg
9.01%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
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