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Grilling pizza is always a house favorite with my family. Everyone makes their own which makes them happy and feel special. But, the fun does not have to stop there. Keep that grill fired up and let’s focus on dessert.
Working with USA Onions over the last two years, I have been able to learn so much about onions, which has translated into better grilled foods and much happier guests at my house. Check out my tips below on taking this awesome dessert pizza to another level by making it a grilled dessert pizza.
Tips for grilling the strawberries and onions:
Use a vegetable basket to grill the strawberries and the onions.
How to grill the pizza:
Bonus tip -if you have any chocolate syrup, drizzle it over the top.
Now this is grilling on another level!
Balsamic USA Red Onion and Strawberry Dessert Pizza
Use a fruity red wine from the Napa Valley region of California like a Merlot to prepare the sweet onion jam that is used as a sauce for this eye-catching dessert pizza.
YIELD: 12 pizzas
*Note, this recipe is for 12 servings. Cut it in half if you are feeding a smaller group.
Ingredients:
Balsamic USA Red Onion and Strawberry Jam
1/3 cup butter (2.7 ounces)
6 red USA onions, sliced (1.75 lb)
6 cups granulated sugar (2.6 ounces)
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup red wine
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
6 strips orange peel, each about 3-inches long
2 cinnamon sticks, each about 4-inches long
12 cups sliced fresh strawberries (3 lb)
Dessert Pizza
6 lb pizza dough
4 cups mascarpone cheese (2 lb)
1/2 cup icing sugar (2 ounces)
2 tbsp finely grated orange zest
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries (1 lb)
36 large basil leaves
Instructions:
Balsamic Red Onion and Strawberry Jam
Dessert Pizza
1 order: Heat 1 pizza crust for 5 minutes until warmed through. Spread 1/2 cup jam over the pizza crust leaving a 1/2-inch border. Dollop 1/3 cup mascarpone mixture over the jam. Scatter with 1/3 cup (1.3 ounces) sliced strawberries and 3 torn basil leaves.
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