Grilled Pizza | Kashkaval | Caramelized Onion| Fig | Honey Recipe

Kashkaval is a semi-hard, yellow cheese that derives its name from the Italian cheese "Caciocavallo". It is particularly popular in Eastern Europe and Mediterranean region.
Ingredients
- 1 uncooked pizza dough
- 2-3 Tbs. of olive oil for drizzling
- Oil spray for the grill
- 1 large vidalia onion, sliced in
- half moons
- 1-1½ cups grated kashkaval
- cheese or provolone, divided
- 10 fresh figs, sliced thinly
- ½ cup honey, divided
- ¼ cup sesame seeds, divided
- Maldon sea salt
- Aged balsamic vinegar (no
- substitution, omit of you don’t
- have)
- Serves 6-12
Instructions
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1.Allow the dough to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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2.Caramelize your onion: Heat a fry pan over medium low heat, add oil. Cook the onions
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very slowly, stirring often for about 25 minutes or until they have significantly reduced
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and have caramelized, set aside.
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3.Prepare a few sheets of parchment paper to lay the stretch dough out on and lightly oil
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one of the pieces of parchment paper.
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4.Divide the dough into 2-3 equal parts (so it is easier to handle). Stretch each piece into a
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circle or oval. If the dough is resisting, let it sit to relax for 10 more minutes.
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5.Lay the first piece of stretched dough on the oiled parchment paper, oil the top of the
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dough, lay a second piece of parchment paper on the dough and oil the next sheet and
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continue staking making sure there is oil at the to and bottom of each stretched dough.
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At this point you can grill the dough right away, or let it sit on the counter covered for up
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to 1 hour, or put the discs in the fridge for up to 4 hours. If you refrigerate the dough, let it
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come back to room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling it.
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6.Heat the grill to high. Have all your toppings READY and divided equally for the 2-3 pizza
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portions. Have your tools ready – spatula to spread the pesto, large cutting board on
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which to transfer the cooked pizza and to cut on, tongs, and paper towel.
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7.Spray the grill with oil spray. Using both hands, transfer one pizza round to the grill, lay
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the bottom edge down and when the dough makes contact with the grill, stretch the
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dough a little as you place the rest of the disk down. Repeat with one or more pizza
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dough (as many as you can fit on the grill), CLOSE THE LID AND TURN THE GRILL TO MED.
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Check after 2 minutes, the bottom side should have nice dark grill marks and the top side
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should be bubbling and puffing up – FLIP.
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8.Drizzle the honey over the 3 pizzas (the grilled side). Distribute the onion between the 3
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pizzas and then the figs and cheese. Sprinkle the sesame seeds around the edges of the
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dough and sprinkle the edges with Maldon salt. Close the lid of the BBQ and cook for 3-5
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minutes or so. The cheese should have melted. Using tongs, slide the cooked pizzas
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onto a cutting board. Drizzle with a small amount of balsamic vinegar. Let rest for about
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5-10 minutes, slice and enjoy.
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Can I Freeze This?
- Most recipes freeze well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Make Ahead Tip
- This recipe can be prepared in advance. Simply reheat when ready to serve.
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This Grilled Pizza | Kashkaval | Caramelized Onion| Fig | Honey recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 15 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
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This recipe pairs well with a variety of dishes. Try it as part of a complete meal with complementary sides, salads, or proteins.