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Summer is finally here.
I think I have probably said this twenty times since Memorial Day, but it officially arrived on Friday and to celebrate I made us pizza crisps.
Hopefully by the time you guys read this post I will be in hot, hopefully sunny, South Carolina. Currently though? I am sitting in Cleveland. Okay, technically I am not sitting in Cleveland. I am actually to the west, in Rocky River, OH. I’m sitting in my grandparent’s back room which has been called, “the loggia” since it was first built during WWII. What the heck is a loggia you ask? I actually looked it up and the dictionary gave this answer – “A gallery or room with one or more open sides, esp. one that forms part of a house and has one side open to the garden”. Well this one is a room with an inside fountain (currently filled with pictures – not water) and one side of the room does indeed have doors going out to a patio. There is also another door going out to a greenhouse. So now you know what a loggia is!
Why the very back room were there is not a single person around? Because it is the only place in their giant house that gets any internet. It is an older house and the walls must be built of some insane substance that will just not allow any internet to travel through.
Craziness! Oh well, I’ll survive. I am only here for a few short hours anyway. From here I get to board a private plane and head to South Carolina.
Yes, I did say private plane.
Now that? That is crazy!!
My grandparents are well, awesome and decided to fly the whole clan (all five children , spouses and grandchildren – 26 in all!) down on one. Total luxury!
I am SO not used to that.
Seriously, who flies on private planes! I am still kind of like, “wait what?” No really, that was my reaction when my mom told me. I was like, “what? did you just say we get to go an a private plane? Like us? The Gerards?” I am still in shock and obviously a little too excited about it.
Anyway, let’s talk about these pizza crisp.
I told you, I had a fruit problem.
I am also telling you this is one of the best pizzas.
Melty brie and fresh summer berries are made for each other and the crispy grilled pizza dough is like icing on the cake.
Cheesy, slightly sweet and a little crispy!
It all just works. Plus, it’s easy and super cute for the 4th of July which you know is in like a little over a week. That is crazy! How is it almost July already!?
Oh and yeah, I totally made a few of these into american flags. I like stuff like that, it’s fun.
Oh and wait, one more thing. If you are not into grilling your pizza these can absolutely be made in the oven. Personally for these I do prefer the grill cause they get all nice and crispy and the grill adds a great fiery flavor to the dough, but if the oven is easier for you then do the oven. Either way they are amazingly delicious!
Soo good.
Grilled Blackberry, Strawberry, Basil and Brie Pizza Crisp with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Servings: 16 servings
Calories Per Serving: 119 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Instructions
- Prepare the dough 1-2 hours ahead of time.
- Well the dough rises make the honey balsamic glaze. Add the balsamic vinegar and honey to small sauce pan and simmer until reduce by half. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until ready to use.
- When ready to grill the pizzas preheat the grill the high heat.
- Add the blackberries to a bowl and add about half of the basil. Lightly mash the blackberries with a fork.
- Invert a baking sheet and generously dust with flour.
- Divide the pizza dough in half and roll each half as thin as you can, but make sure not to rip the dough. Cut the dough into 12 to 16 squares or circles (I did both). Add the olive oil to a small bowl and brush both sides of the pizza rounds with the olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
- Carefully add half of the pizza rounds to the hot grill and grill for no more the 2 minutes. The dough will bubble up, this is good! Remove the pizzas using tongs and repeat with the remaining pizza rounds. When all the pizzas are grilled, turn the heat on the grill down to medium.
- Top the grilled side of each of the pizzas with slices of brie, but make sure to leave a 1/2 inch boarder around the edges so the brie does not melt all over the grill. Then top with lightly mashed blackberries and the chopped strawberries. Carefully return the pizzas to the grill and grill another 3 to 5 minutes, our until the brie has melted and the pizzas are crisp. Top with the remaining fresh basil and drizzle on the honey balsamic glaze.
- To make the American flag pizza place the the blackberries in the left hand corner of a square pizza crisp and then push the strawberries into the brie in rows. Grill as directed above.
Notes
You may also bake your pizza crisps in the oven. Just bake the dough for a few minutes first and then top with the toppings.
See y’all in the south!
Beautiful job. Come share at What to do Weekends Party. Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/06/what-to-do-weekends-25.html
Thank you, Linda!
This looks great, Tieghan! Thanks so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinned and sharing on my Facebook page tomorrow!
Thanks you so much, Julie!
Flying in a private plane sounds pretty cool, but these pizza crisps sound even better! I looooove brie!
Thank you, Angela!
Mmmmmm. Those sound so good. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack… The possibilities are endless.
Haha! Yes you can!! Thanks Nat!
Perfect slices of dessert heaven — love the balsamic honey drizzle!
Have fun in SC!!
Thank you so much, Kiran!
What a nice combo of flavour and I like those flag one!
Thank you, Kevin!
Looks really delicious!
Thank you, Nessa!
I love your fruit problem 🙂 These things look awesome!
Yes! I am so happy you love my fruit problem! Thanks Julia!
Beautiful colors, refreshing, healthy and easy. I love the combo of the cheese, basil and fruit 🙂
Thank you so much!
Brie on pizza?? Girl you are speaking my language! I love brie and berries paired together. I like to make little cracker sandwiches with them. I have to make these Tieghan!!
These are kind of like an oversized crack, so I think you would love them!! Overside crispy, cheesy, fruit crackers are the best! LOL
thank you, Sally!
This is one beautifully, amazing dessert. I mean really..it’s gorgeous and festive! And a private plane…oh well…don’t mind if I do…..enjoy!
Hehe! Thank you so much, Cathy!
Oh Tieg these look soooo yummy. I think we are fruit-loving twins. 🙂
These look absolutely amazing! Have fun in SC, so close to us, we are in NC!!!
Thank you, Nancy!
Private plane….NICE! Congrats!
And these are gorgeous! I made brie & apple grilled cheese with a schmear of PB on them and put the recipe in my cookbook. I am loving what you did! Balsamic glaze, the brie, the fruit, so pretty!
Oh my gosh, the peach and chipotle peanut butter sandwich I posted a little while back originally had hot melty cheese. I personally thought it was really good, but then my mom went and made me second guess it cause she was not digging the cheese and peanut butter combo, but now I am wishing I just went with my gut and did it! LOL. I guess I will try and do it with another sandwich!
Thanks Averie!
Well those are fancy enough for a private plane to serve
Very fun – have a great trip!
Haha! Thank you Cherie!