Hello Darlings!
I had been dying to try a cauliflower crust pizza; the thought of a dough-less pizza crust really intrigued me. So when I came across some gorgeous looking figs in the health foods store that begged to be paired with some delicious cheese I thought I would pick up a head of cauliflower and just run with it. I used the Vintage Mixer’s recipe for the actual cauliflower crust, but whipped up my own garlic sauce and topping combo.
Ingredients:
For the crust: see the Vintage Mixer’s herbed cauliflower crust recipe.
For the sauce:
– ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
– 2 Teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
– 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
Toppings:
– Bartlett and Bosc Pears
– Fresh Figs
– ½ Wheel of Brie
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. I followed the Vintage Mixer’s instructions forCauliflower Crust.
* I made two changes to the original recipe. First, remove excess water from the cauliflower crumbs by patting them down with a paper towel, this will help make the crust crunchier.
Also, I used a preheated pizza stone to help the crust bake evenly.
3. While the cauliflower crust is baking, slice pears, figs, and Brie into uniformly thin pieces.
4. Add minced garlic cloves, black pepper, and sea salt into a small bowl. Using a whisk, whip the ingredients together until everything is incorporated well.
5. Remove cauliflower crust from oven and change temperature to 425 degrees.
6. Spread your garlic sauce onto the warm cauliflower crust.
7. Layer Brie, pear, and fig onto the pizza crust, making sure to evenly distribute all ingredients, especially Brie.
8. Let bake for 10-12 minutes, until crust is browned and Brie is melted (Brie tends to turn nearly transparent when melted.)
9. Enjoy!
Have you tried any dough-less pizza crusts? What was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
Katie @ running4cupcakes says
I was just talking to Melanie from Beautifully Nutty this weekend about making that pizza dough. I am totally interested in checking it out. Love your toppings too!!
Shannon Boyce says
This looks really good! I've never tried anything like that before.
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Helene in Between says
this looks so delicious!!! I must try it!!
QueenB says
you had me at BRIE. its my fave. oh, i love it. i need to try this!
Diana Marks says
it looks soooo good!
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KElizabeth says
I LOVE cauliflower pizza dough! Love those topping you chose, yum!
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Chelle {Everyday Polish} says
figs + brie = win every time!
Maria @ Pappa Don't Preach says
Oh wow!!! This looks amazing!!! I haven't tried the cauliflower crusts yet, but I have pinned so many versions lol. I used to make a fig pizza with caramelized onions and goat cheese. Figs and cheese in general and pretty amazing, but brie!? I die.
Corinne says
Oh wow, cauliflower pizza dough? I just can't get my head around this. I'd have to skip the figs, but otherwise this looks yummy!
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Sweet Jenny's says
I have been wanting to try a cauli-crust for a bit now, but I hadn't gotten the nerve up! Looks delicious and I love the topping combo! 🙂
Alicia Ghio says
I've never tried the cauliflower crust, sounds and looks interesting. I imagine it gets crunchy, which I like. Might have to get up the nerve to try it some time.
Alternative Control says
Wow! Cauliflower crust sounds like a great low-carb option… Made cauliflower "mac" n cheese once and that came out really well.
jtimothyquirk says
The kids and I make pizza all the time. Although we buy the pizza dough separately-maybe I'll try the cauliflower idea!
Sarah M. says
Um…WHOA! That looks amazing!! I've been wanting to try cauliflower crust, but just haven't done it yet. This looks like a great recipe to give it a try…thanks!
Beth says
Figs have to be the most photogenic food! Great tips!
Alexandra Zakharova says
Yesterday I was eating figs for late dinner and I didn't like them much, this recipe is right what I need to make fig fruits look different;) Adorable pie! Those photographs are adorable!
Have a fabulous time!
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Colleen Kelly says
This looks and sounds delicious! I nees to be adventurous and attempt this!!
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
Such a fabulous recipe. Very gorgeous it looks too, props on the creativity!
DJrelAt7 says
Interesting! Never thought to use cauliflower for a crust … adding it to recipes to try!
Lindsey B says
Yum!! I made a fig pizza with prosciutto last week and it was delicious!! I bet brie and pear are just as good!!
Bonnie Dingus says
I've had brie and pears before on pizza…but never heard of a cauliflower crust. Sounds AMAZING! will have to try this!
Muhammad Ridho says
you used Vintage Mixer’s recipe for the actual cauliflower crust ? as expected, gotta try it. it's a nice tips and looks yummy !
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Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Whoa! Did you just say cauliflower crust? YUM!!! I love cauliflower and what an amazing idea to make crust with it! Fig, pear, brie… I'd totally enjoy this meatless dish! Pinned!