Fruit on pizza?! It’s for real. Zelda and I decided to go the road less traveled and mix things up with our pesto pizza toppings. I wasn’t sure if she would go for this, but she made it her own and ate the pancetta, pears and cheese first, finishing the crust last. To each their own! I reheated this in the oven the next day (it never quite tastes the same if you reheat it in the microwave), and it was still delicious.
I wouldn’t keep this over 24 hours, the pears won’t hold up forever! We also saved ourselves a little time and bought the pre-cubed pancetta. It’s a little easier to cook and crisps up nicely. What are your all-time favorite pizza toppings? Tell me in the comments below!

Photo Credit & Food Styling: Leah Nolan

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Pear, Pesto & Pancetta Pizza
  • Prep time: 20min
  • Cook time: 20min
  • Total time: 40min
  • Yield: 1
  • Serves: 4

Fruit on pizza?! It’s for real.

ingredients
  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup + 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 1/2 Cup + 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Pine Nuts
  • 4 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Pizza Dough
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • 1 Pear, Diced
  • 3 oz. Pancetta, Diced
instructions
  1. Combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic in a food processor and pulse. Add 1/2 cup olive oil a few pours at a time and pulse to combine. Add salt and pepper; scrape down the sides and pulse again.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough onto a floured surface. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake for 7-10 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and pour on the pesto, evenly distributing it with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese. Top with pears and pancetta.
  5. Allow to bake for 10-12 more minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
  6. Serve to littles!
notes

Author: Glitter and Bubbles