Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza Recipe

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This is a sensational variation on traditional pizza. It is creamy, sweet and a little salty. The buttery crunch of the pine nuts make a wonderful taste accent. I like to serve it with mixed baby greens salad and a vinaigrette.—Connie Balbach, Bemidji, Minnesota

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Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

45 10 55

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 ounces dried figs, chopped
6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes or until deep golden brown. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer.
Unroll crust into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, thyme and remaining oil until blended. Spread over crust. Top with onion mixture, figs, prosciutto and nuts; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 20 servings.

To make ahead: This recipe takes minutes to put together when you caramelize the onions the day before.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 168 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 256 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p98

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.