Gourmet Fig & Bacon Pizza Recipe with Blue Cheese, Cream & Chives + (Ultimate Gift-Worthy Tip)

 Why This Gourmet Fig and Bacon Pizza Recipe Is Totally Worth Making

Looking for a pizza recipe that hits sweet, salty, creamy, and crispy in every bite? This fig and bacon pizza isn't just a recipe — it's a statement. Dried figs, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, rich cream, and fresh chives — all baked into a golden, bubbling crust. It’s indulgent. It’s unexpected. It’s absolutely badass.

This gourmet fig and bacon pizza recipe pairs perfectly with a kitchen tool that’s just as bold — like our signature stainless-steel pizza cutter. Yes, it slices like a dream, but more importantly, it looks like a gift-worthy beast. This isn’t your average pizza — and that sure as hell isn’t your average cutter.

What You’ll Need (Equipment & Ingredients)

Equipment:

• Skillet

• Pastry brush

• Rolling pin (optional)

• Large rimmed baking sheet or baking stone/steel

• Pizza peel (optional)

Ingredients:

• 10 dried figs

• 5 to 6 slices bacon, chopped

• 1 (14–16 oz) ball pizza dough

• 4 oz creamy blue cheese, crumbled

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 to 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

  
  

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Like a ProPreheat your oven to 500°F (if using a baking sheet). If you’re using a baking stone or steel, go as hot as your oven allows and position the stone/steel in the bottom third. Preheat for at least 30 minutes. Then switch to Broil on High if using a stone/steel.

2. Get the Figs ReadyPlace figs in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and slice thin.

3. Bacon TimeCook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it just starts to crisp — about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Keep a few tablespoons of the bacon grease to brush on your pizza dough later.

4. Roll and SetStretch or roll the dough into a 12–14" circle. Place it on a baking sheet or, if using a stone/steel, a lightly floured pizza peel.

5. Assemble the AwesomePour your cream into a cup with a spout. Brush about a tablespoon of bacon grease onto the dough. Layer on the fig slices and bacon. Crumble the blue cheese over everything. Drizzle with half the heavy cream.

6. Bake It BoldBake 8–10 minutes (baking sheet) or 6–8 minutes (stone/steel) until the crust is golden and the cheese has browned in spots.

7. Finish and FlauntOut of the oven? Drizzle with the remaining cream. Add fresh chives, a pinch of salt, and a couple twists of black pepper. Let cool slightly — then slice and serve.

Flavor Pro Tips + Gift Angle Playbook

• Soaking figs = melt-in-your-mouth texture.

• Brushing the dough with bacon grease gives an irresistible crust edge.

• Don’t hold back on the blue cheese — that funk makes the magic.

• Got guests? Let your badass pizza cutter steal the show. The sleek stainless-steel blade and outrageous design spark instant “Where’d you get that?” convos.

  
  

  This recipe + that cutter = the perfect foodie gift combo for holidays, birthdays, or “just because” moments.

  
  

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FAQ: Fig, Bacon & Blue Cheese Pizza

Q: Can I use fresh figs instead of dried?

A: Yes! Just slice thinly and skip the soaking step. Fresh figs offer a juicier texture but less caramel-like flavor.

Q: I don’t like blue cheese — what’s a swap?

A: Goat cheese or gorgonzola dolce offer creamy tang without the intensity of blue.

Q: What dough works best?

A: Any ball of fresh dough — store-bought or homemade. Thin crust works best to let toppings shine.

Q: How long do leftovers last?

A: 2–3 days refrigerated. Reheat on a baking stone or in a skillet to keep that crust crisp.

Q: Can I make this on a grill?

A: Hell yes. Get the grill hot, cook one side of the dough first, flip, then top and finish. Adds amazing char.

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Best Birthday & Holiday Gifts For Home Chefs Who Love Pizza?

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 A Final Slice of Advice

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