Puff Pastry Truffle Pizza (Print Version)

A crispy puff pastry base layered with figs, goat cheese, truffle oil, and honey for a savory-sweet treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Puff Pastry Base

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approx. 8.8 oz)

→ Toppings

02 - 4 to 5 fresh figs, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 tablespoon truffle oil
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Sea salt, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry sheet on the lined baking sheet and score a 0.4-inch border around the edges without cutting through.
03 - Lightly brush the entire pastry surface, excluding the border, with olive oil.
04 - Evenly arrange the sliced figs over the pastry, keeping the border clear.
05 - Scatter the crumbled goat cheese on top of the figs and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves if using.
06 - Drizzle half of the truffle oil over the toppings, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and while still warm, drizzle with the remaining truffle oil and honey.
09 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes—perfect for impressing people without the stress.
  • The sweet-salty-savory balance keeps you reaching for another slice, and somehow it feels elegant without being fussy.
  • You can make it entirely on instinct; there's no precise science that will make it fail.
02 -
  • If you skip the second truffle oil drizzle, you'll regret it—that final pour is what makes this feel special instead of just nice.
  • Thawed pastry is non-negotiable; cold pastry stays dense and dense puff pastry is a texture crime.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the finished pizza—a dull blade tears the crispy pastry and ruins the whole presentation.
  • The magic moment is serving it within minutes of taking it from the oven, when the warmth makes the honey runny and the cheese still has that melty give.
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