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Pizza, Pumpkin, Fall Recipes, Dinner Recipe

Pizza, Pumpkin, Fall Recipes, Dinner Recipe
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This Pumpkin Pizza offers a unique and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for cozy fall dinners. Featuring a rich pumpkin puree base, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and a blend of Parmesan and Havarti cheeses, this recipe combines savory and slightly sweet flavors for a comforting, seasonal meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 ready-to-bake pizza dough

Pumpkin Mixture

  • 1.5 cups pumpkin puree
  • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Remaining half of diced sweet onion (from 1 sweet onion)

Caramelized Onions

  • ½ of 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)

Toppings

  • 2 cups freshly grated Havarti cheese
  • 1 cup arugula
  • Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a pizza stone inside to warm if you have one, ensuring a crisp crust.
  2. Cook Onions: Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a pan. Add half of the diced sweet onions and cook until softened and fragrant. Halfway through, sprinkle the onions with 1 teaspoon of sugar to enhance caramelization. Continue cooking until the onions are translucent and caramelized.
  3. Mix Pumpkin Base: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, minced garlic, diced shallot, chopped fresh thyme, and the remaining half of the diced onions. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare Dough: Follow your package instructions for preparing the pizza dough. Flatten the dough into a circular shape suitable for your baking surface.
  5. Assemble Pizza: Transfer the prepared dough onto the heated pizza stone. Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over the dough, then sprinkle the caramelized onions on top. Add a layer of fresh arugula, and finally, cover with the grated Havarti cheese. Season with extra salt and pepper if desired and drizzle a little olive oil for extra flavor if you like.
  6. Bake: Bake the pizza in the oven according to the dough package instructions, typically for 10-12 minutes. For a crispier crust and more melded flavors, bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade pumpkin pizza hot from the oven.

Notes

  • Using a pizza stone helps create a crispier crust, but if you don’t have one, a baking sheet will work fine.
  • Adjust the baking time based on your oven and desired crust crispness.
  • Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried thyme if necessary, but reduce the amount by half.
  • For an extra touch, drizzle some more olive oil or add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving.
  • This pizza pairs well with a simple green salad or a glass of light white wine for an elevated meal.

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Keywords: Pumpkin pizza, fall recipes, dinner pizza, caramelized onions, seasonal pizza, havarti cheese pizza, vegetarian pizza

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