Grilled Dessert Pizza with Pears, Figs, and Honey Mascarpone
- 4 pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 6 large firm fresh figs, halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (see page 167), plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup chestnut or other honey
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Basic Pizza Dough (page 33)
- Blood orange or clementine olive oil (see page 167), for brushing
- Prepare a medium-hot fire (425 to 450F) in a wood-fired grill.
- Place the pears and figs in a bowl and gently toss with the balsamic vinegar.
- Grill the pears until marked but not charred on both sides.
- Lightly grill the cut sides of the figs.
- Remove from the heat and toss with the 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces if desired.
- Combine the honey and mascarpone in a small bowl.
- Stir in the orange zest and set aside.
- Flour a wood pizza peel; shape each dough ball into an 8- or 10-inch round on the peel.
- Lightly brush the top of the rounds with olive oil.
- Take to the grill and flip the rounds, oiled side down onto the grill.
- Cover and cook until puffed and marked from the grill, about 5 minutes.
- Turn over, brush with orange olive oil, and top sparingly with the pears and figs.
- Sprinkle more turbinado sugar over the tops of the pizzas, including the edges.
- Cook for 5 minutes, until the crust is golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve topped with the mascarpone mixture.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-dessert-pizza-with-pears-figs-and-honey-mascarpone-391764 (may not work)