Description
Blackberry Basil Bacon Grilled Pizza is a vibrant and flavorful grilled pizza blending the sweetness of fresh blackberries, the aromatic freshness of basil, and the smoky savoriness of crispy bacon atop a perfectly grilled crust. This gourmet pizza offers a unique, bold flavor fusion ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a creative twist on pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 ball of fresh pizza dough (about 12 inches diameter), or pre-made pizza crust
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, ripe and juicy
- 10–12 fresh basil leaves
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Cook thick-cut bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat and keep crispy.
- Preheat the Grill and Prepare the Dough: Heat grill to medium-high. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter with even thickness.
- Grill the Dough Base: Brush one side of the dough with olive oil and place that side down on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks form and dough firms. Brush the top side with olive oil, then flip and grill briefly.
- Add the Toppings: Remove grilled dough from the grill. Evenly spread fresh mozzarella cheese, scatter crispy bacon pieces, distribute fresh blackberries, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Final Grill and Melt: Return the pizza to the grill. Cover with grill lid or tent with foil. Grill for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and basil wilts slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove pizza from grill, let rest for a minute, slice, and serve your Blackberry Basil Bacon Grilled Pizza.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh blackberries for maximum sweetness and juiciness.
- Don’t overload the pizza with toppings to avoid soggy crust.
- Cook bacon thoroughly so it is crispy and does not release excess grease.
- Brush olive oil on dough edges to prevent sticking and promote a golden crust.
- If grill becomes too hot, move pizza to indirect heat to melt toppings without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Blackberry, Basil, Bacon, Grilled Pizza, Summer Pizza, Sweet and Savory Pizza, BBQ Pizza, Gourmet Pizza
