Fig and Goat Cheese Calzone
Fig and Goat Cheese Calzone - A Delicious Italian Treat
If you're looking for a delicious and unique Italian dish, then you must try the Fig and Goat Cheese Calzone. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The calzone is made with a crispy crust, filled with a creamy goat cheese and sweet figs, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 8 fresh figs, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to let the pizza dough rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to ensure a crispy crust.
- Brush the calzone with egg wash before baking to give it a golden brown color.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle.
3. Spread the goat cheese over half of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
4. Arrange the sliced figs on top of the goat cheese.
5. Drizzle honey over the figs and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
6. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
7. Brush the calzone with egg wash and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Appearance and Taste:
The Fig and Goat Cheese Calzone is a beautiful dish with a golden brown crust and a creamy filling. The sweet figs and honey perfectly complement the tangy goat cheese, while the chopped walnuts add a nice crunch. The calzone is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a perfect comfort food.
Type of Dish:
Savory-Sweet Calzone
Main Ingredients:
- Pizza dough
- Goat cheese
- Fresh figs