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There’s so many things that I wish I could do better in the kitchen.

I wish I could:

bake a 3-layer cake, garnished with the prettiest rosettes;
brew my own kombucha;
cook a decent meal without turning the kitchen into a pig sty;
fashion the soupiest, most slurp-worthy Shanghai dumplings from scratch; and
roll out an even pizza dough.

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I won’t sugar coat this—I suck at shaping thin crust pizza dough with my hands. There’s no denying it. I try to give the dough nothing but TLC, yet this is what always happens: I end up with dough that’s way too thick on the edges and thin spots all over the center. Quite frankly, it usually looks more like I’m making focaccia instead of a pizza.

Well, I tried a new trick this time that worked like a charm. I used a rolling pin.

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I know more seasoned pizza makers would frown upon my ways, but it definitely works! I didn’t have to worry about the dough ripping in the center, and the crust was evenly thin. I’m just shocked that I didn’t think of this method sooner!

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One of my favorite summer fruits are fresh figs. I started seeing them at the farmers market a few weekends ago and my mind immediately turned to making a fig and cheese pizza. Perhaps I was craving something cheesy. Maybe my body yearned for more carbs. Or maybe, just maybe, I’m trying to get my carb and cheese fix before starting the Whole30 next month.

And oh my gosh, is that really happening?? Please send your good vibes my way!

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Author: Lisa Lin

Three Cheese Fig and Onion Pizza

A thin crust pizza that’s packed with three cheeses, sautéed onions, fresh figs, and arugula. It’s great as an appetizer or dinner! Serves 2 to 4.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of store-bought raw pizza dough
  • 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 4 figs, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup arugula
  • smoked paprika, optional

Instructions

  • Take the pizza dough out of the refrigerator, and let it sit in room temperature for at least 30 minutes. When the dough is warmer, start working it into a disc shape.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the onions and let it cook until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and place the dough on top. Sprinkle more flour on the dough and flour your rolling pin. Roll out the dough until it is about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. It can be whatever shape you want. Drape some of the dough on the rolling pin and transfer to the lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle cheese, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the pizza dough. Bake pizza for 15 minutes. Take the pizza out of the oven and place the sliced figs on top. Sprinkle a pinch of paprika if you like. Bake for another 2 minutes.
  • Pull the pizza out the oven and top with arugula. Sprinkle paprika on top if you like.
  • Let pizza cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Reheat pizza by baking at 300 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes.
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Category: Appetizer, Vegetarian
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Hello! I’m Lisa Lin

Here, you’ll find well-tested Asian recipes, pantry guides, and recipes from my sassy mother, Mama Lin. Through my recipes and cooking videos, I hope to honor the food and traditions that surrounded my Chinese American upbringing.

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  3. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    This is stunning– it would make a wonderful summer dinner, or a beautiful party appetizer. I am going to have to see if I can get my hands on some fresh figs to curb the cheese cravings I’ve been having for 8 months 🙂

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    • Lisa says

      Thanks, Michelle! Do they grow figs in Malaysia?? I bet that savory/sweet combo of this pizza will satisfy your cravings though!

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  6. LydiaF says

    Gorgeous photos showcasing a gorgeous pizza! We call that shape “rustico” in our house as we’re dough challenged, too! hahaha

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  7. Patti says

    What a pretty looking pizza! I love that you admit to your pizza shaping mishaps, I too would have some seasoned pizza makers smirking with what comes out of our oven most Friday nights. I actually prefer the rustic look that comes with not being an expert! I think that this pizza would be a hit with my husband and I, accompanied by a glass of wine after the kids are in bed. I love fresh figs, and arugula, and goat cheese…delicious!

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    • Lisa says

      Thanks, Jessica! Transferring dough always makes me nervous too. But wrapping a tiny bit on a rolling pin and using it to help transfer the dough to the sheet definitely helped!

      Reply

  17. Linda @ Veganosity says

    Haha! I have such a difficult time getting a perfect round pizza crust or pie crust, even with a rolling pin! But, you know what? I like a rustic looking pie better than a perfect one anyway. 😉 This looks absolutely delicious Lisa. Pinned.

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  20. Cindy says

    I love figs with savory things! and carbs, obvs. Surprisingly, even though Sean doesn’t really cook he’s great at shaping pizza dough. It may be from his highschool/college pizza slinging days, but I usually make him do it.

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  22. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    I bet the rolling pin works great. I thinks it’s a wonderful idea. I do the same thing! Too thin in some spots and too thick in others. This fig and onion pizza looks like the perfect pizza to try this method out on!

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  23. Bam's Kitchen says

    Lisa this pizza is beautiful. I can never get a perfectly round or rectangular pizza either but that gives the pizza rustic feel. I love your toppings so perfectly delicious! Sharing, of course!

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  24. Lesley Huntley says

    Hi Lisa 🙂 you had me at pizza 😉 I’ve never tried fruit on pizza but your photos made me instant hungry, so that’s got to be a good sign! This would be such a hit at a vegetarian pot luck, and awesome conversation starter. Defintely a tryer. Thanks for the idea!

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    • Lisa says

      Lesley, you definitely need to try fruit on a pizza. I am all about mixing the sweet and savory flavors right now. Thanks for you kind words!

      Reply
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