White Pizza with Dates, Chicken, and Blue Cheese

Name: White Pizza with Dates, Chicken, and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 250g strong white bread flour; 10g dried baker's yeast; 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; 10ml extra virgin olive oil; 160ml warm water; Date paste; Low-fat shredded cheese; Blue cheese; White onion; Cooked chicken

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This pizza with dates, chicken, and blue cheese is one of those sweet and savory combinations I love when I want to switch things up from the usual tomato-based pizza. The base has date paste, shredded cheese, onion, and cooked chicken: the contrast with the blue cheese gives it all its character without needing any tomato sauce.

I make the dough at home with strong bread flour and, if I'm in a hurry, I bake it without letting it rise so I get super crispy crusts. It's a blue cheese pizza made for anyone who loves bold flavors and wants a fun dinner for two. My tip is to spread the date paste and cheese evenly so you get that lovely contrast in every single bite.

If you love these flavor pairings, I think you'll really like my white pizza with pears, bacon, and Camembert and my spelt pizza with chicken and goat cheese.

Prep: 20 minCook: 12 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for the dough

250g strong white bread flour
10g dried baker's yeast
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
10ml extra virgin olive oil
160ml warm water

Here are the ingredients you need for the topping

Date paste
Low-fat shredded cheese
Blue cheese
White onion
Cooked chicken

Step by step

Method

1Add all the dough ingredients to the stand mixer or food processor and knead for 6 minutes on speed 3 (if you don't have one, just knead by hand).
2Transfer the dough to the work surface, shape it into a ball, place it on a sheet of baking paper, and roll it out flat using a rolling pin and your hands.
3Add the toppings: spread the date paste over the base just like you would with tomato sauce, followed by the shredded cheese, sliced onion, blue cheese, and chicken.
4Bake at 250ºC for about 10-12 minutes.
5Done! Our WHITE PIZZA WITH DATES, CHICKEN, AND BLUE CHEESE is ready to enjoy.

Extras

1You can let it rise if you want it extra fluffy.
2If you skip the rise like I do, you'll get a slightly pillowy crust with crispy edges (perfect when you're short on time and want a delicious, hearty pizza).

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this pizza without letting the dough rise?

Yes, you can bake it right away without rising, which is what I do when I'm in a rush. The edges turn out nice and crisp, though the crust will have less volume and a denser crumb than if you let it rest.

What cheese can I use if I don't like blue cheese?

You can swap it for mozzarella for a milder flavor, or goat cheese if you still want that bold, tangy contrast with the sweet dates. Keep the shredded cheese on the base either way.

Can I freeze the pizza once baked?

Yes, once it has cooled down completely (don't leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours), wrap individual slices tightly and freeze them. Reheat them in the oven until piping hot throughout so the crust crisps back up nicely.