This recipe for pizza with confit and cheese is made for everyday cooking with just a little more flavour. The steps stay clear and simple, so you can easily adapt the dish to what you have at home.
Pay special attention to balance: something savoury, something fresh, and enough texture make all the difference. Add seasonings gradually and taste as you go.
culinary: the simplicity and luxury of Nicolas Vahé
Anyone who loves refined presentation knows that less is more in the kitchen too. Nicolas Vahé understands that better than anyone. By working with pure, distinctive flavours, surprise is created on your plate – and this pizza is no exception. The subtle interplay between confit, fine oil and freshly ground pepper creates that signature Nordic flair. Choosing Nicolas Vahé products means no standard weeknight dinner, but a true flavour experience.
The recipe: pizza with confit
For this recipe, we’re using a thin, crispy base, a surprising topping of Nicolas Vahé confit, and a few beautiful accents from the Het Adres collection. Ready to get started? Here’s what you need:
- 1 thin pizza base (homemade or store-bought)
- 1-2 tablespoons Nicolas Vahé confit (such as fig or onion confit)
- 100 g soft goat’s cheese or burrata
- A handful of rocket
- A few slices of cured ham or prosciutto (optional)
- 1 tbsp walnut oil
- Freshly ground green pepper from Nicolas Vahé
- Optional: nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
How to make it:
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C (or as hot as possible).
- Place the pizza base on baking paper on a baking tray.
- Spread a thin layer of confit over the base.
- Scatter the cheese in generous pieces over the confit.
- Add the slices of ham, if using.
- Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes until the base is golden brown and the cheese is soft and melty.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with walnut oil and sprinkle generously with green pepper.
- Finish with rocket and, if desired, a few pieces of nuts.
Tip: Serving suggestion! This pizza is excellent as a snack, lunch, or a luxurious starter for a dinner with friends.
Why this pizza is a treat
- Rich flavour: Nicolas Vahé confit is rich, lightly sweet and full of character – the perfect base for a surprising pizza.
- Walnut oil: Subtly nutty, elegant and a touch decadent. Walnut oil brings the flavours together harmoniously.
- Green pepper: The organic green pepper mill adds a rounded, gentle heat that makes this pizza a true showstopper.
Perfect pairing: drinks that go with it
Easy serving isn’t complete without a suitable wine or a refreshing alternative:
- A crisp white wine, such as a Grüner Veltliner
- Lightly chilled rosé
- For non-drinkers: a sparkling lemonade with lemon and mint
More inspiration? Shop the Nicolas Vahé collection
Discover all the ingredients you need for your masterpiece in the Nicolas Vahé collection. Make your pizza unique with special oils, peppers, chutneys and more – straight from the far north. Also beautiful as a gift!
Frequently asked questions
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Can I replace the confit with something else?
Yes, for example with a chutney or a compote of caramelised onion, but confit does give it that unique Nicolas Vahé touch. -
Do I have to use a homemade base?
No, a good ready-made thin pizza base works perfectly too. Of course, making your own is always fine! -
How long does the confit stay good after opening?
After opening, the confit will usually keep for several weeks in the fridge. Always check the label for the exact shelf life.
Feeling hungry already? Want to make this dish? Discover everything you need in our Nicolas Vahé collection.
Read more: Want to keep reading about this topic? Then also check out our article on baking focaccia yourself.
