Pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, beef, figs and balsamic sauce

3 servings

60 minutes

This pizza is the embodiment of Italian mastery in flavor combination. Its history traces back to the traditions of Naples, where pizza is more than a dish; it is an art. Sweet figs harmoniously contrast with salty gorgonzola, while delicate mozzarella and aromatic beef enhance the flavor, creating a unique gastronomic symphony. Balsamic sauce adds a refined tanginess that intensifies every note. The dough is soft inside and crispy outside, holding all the flavors together, while fresh basil and arugula complete the composition with freshness. This pizza is perfect for a dinner with friends or as an exquisite treat highlighting the subtle taste of Italian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 688.3
• Proteins: 42.3g
• Fats: 38.8g
• Carbohydrates: 45.4g

Ingredients

• Dry yeast: 1 g
• Olive oil: 5 ml
• Rye sifted flour: 150 g
• Water: 50 ml
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Arugula: 0.5 bunch
• Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
• Gorgonzola cheese: 100 g
• Boiled and smoked beef: 100 g
• Fig: 100 g
• Balsamic sauce: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Dough (we need 200 grams): mix 1 g yeast, 5 g olive oil, 150 g flour, 50 ml water. To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, grease your hands with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 1 g
   • Olive oil: 5 ml
   • Rye sifted flour: 150 g
   • Water: 50 ml

2. Roll out the dough on a well-floured surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rye sifted flour: 150 g

3. Grate the cheese, chop half a bunch of basil, cut the mozzarella, gorgonzola, beef, and figs, peel the tomatoes and chop them coarsely, separate the yolks from the whites.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
   • Gorgonzola cheese: 100 g
   • Boiled and smoked beef: 100 g
   • Fig: 100 g
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Prepare the sauce: mix tomatoes, pepper, and basil. Spread the sauce on top of the dough. Add grated cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 100 g

5. Place mozzarella, gorgonzola, beef, and figs on the dough, and drizzle with balsamic sauce. Brush the edges of the pizza with egg yolk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 100 g
   • Gorgonzola cheese: 100 g
   • Boiled and smoked beef: 100 g
   • Fig: 100 g
   • Balsamic sauce:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

6. Place the pizza in an oven preheated to 180-200 degrees and leave it there until a golden crust appears - about 20 minutes.

7. Tear the remaining basil and arugula. Sprinkle them on the pizza before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Arugula: 0.5 bunch