Goat Cheese Pizza

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This simple yet flavourful goat cheese pizza will be a hit for your pizza night. The combination of crispy crust and melty goat cheese is truly SENSATIONAL. Ready?

Published in Oct 2023/Updated in March 2025

We’ve made it to the end of the week, and I’m here with a fantastic goat cheese pizza that is crisp and crunchy, cheesy and melty—the perfect Friday comfort food!

Because there’s something addicting about creamy goat cheese and gooey mozzarella on a freshly baked, crispy pizza, and I am loving every last bit of it. Seriously.

Frankly, I’ve been in love with this white pizza for years. The rich goat cheese adds so much flavor that the pizza is absolutely delicious, making it hard for me to resist.

Don’t get me wrong, I still ADORE all these scrumptious or but sometimes I find that the cheesy goodness has more chances to shine without a tomato pizza sauce.

Think of my simple , , , or gorgonzola pizza. They’re amazingly delicious, and I highly recommend trying them all!

Let’s make this terrific goat cheese pizza recipe, and enjoy your pizza night!

List of the ingredients

• Pizza dough (or your favorite one!)
• Fresh mozzarella
• Goat cheese log
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Thyme (or your fav herbs)
• Salt and pepper

How to make goat cheese pizza

(Note: this is a quick description; the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)

• Start by making my no-knead (video tutorial is included), or try this amazing or use your favorite recipe or store-bought dough if desired.
• After rising, stretch the dough into a rectangular shape.
• Add the mozzarella, goat cheese, salt, pepper, thyme, and olive oil.
• Bake until golden and crispy. Enjoy!

Recipe notes

Goat cheese pizza ingredients

Homemade pizza dough: My favorite recipes are this and this super-easy , which uses all-purpose flour (not gluten-free), yeast, water, salt, and olive oil. However, if you prefer a homemade or store-bought crust, feel free to substitute it.

Mozzarella cheese: I use only fresh, whole-milk mozzarella balls packed in water for my pizzas. However, the shredded low-moisture option also works if you prefer it.

Goat cheese: I recommend using a mild-flavored goat cheese log (I used a brand called Chavroux La Bouche, widely available here in the UK). This goat’s cheese features a soft, bloomy rind with a slightly crumbly texture, allowing it to be cut into slices. You can also use a goat milk brie; it works fine.

Extra-virgin olive oil: For the best flavor, I drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the dish before baking.

Herbs: The aromatic thyme pairs beautifully with the rich goat cheese. You can add a pinch of dried thyme or fresh basil instead.

Salt and pepper: Make sure you add salt and freshly ground black pepper. I also love a touch of chili flakes.

Goat cheese pizza variations

This pizza with goat cheese is perfect on its own and enjoyable any time of year, but it’s also great to customize. My favorite add-ins are sun-dried tomatoes, figs, and caramelized onions. They create a lovely contrast with the creamy goat cheese. But vegetables like roasted peppers, red onions, zucchini, mushrooms, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and some sliced garlic also work well.

How to bake a crispy pizza

• Preheat the oven. A burst of initial heat from the hot oven is so important!
• Bake the pizza on the bottom rack of the oven, close to the heating element. This is the best spot in my oven to make the pizza bottom crispy. But since each oven is different, use the position that works best for you.
• Stretch the pizza dough using your fingers, trying to keep all those gas bubbles inside the dough. Don’t use a rolling pin.
• Bake your pizza on a hot  or . Alternatively, you can use a  (see my tips in the recipe card) and make sure the pizza stone is inside during preheating, so it’s already hot when you bake your pizza.
• Use and a (or the back of a baking sheet) to transfer your pizza to the hot stone. This helps if you use a high-hydration dough such as my .
• Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for added flavor!

Storage tips

If you have leftover goat cheese pizza, place it in a freezer bag or an airtight container to store it in the fridge for about 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat it in the oven at 400°F (200 °C) for 8-10 minutes. There’s no need to thaw the frozen pizza leftovers. Place them on a foil-lined baking sheet, put them in the oven, and bake until nice and crispy.

More pizza recipes you’ll love!

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If you make this terrific pizza with goat cheese recipe or have a question, let me know by leaving a comment. I would love to hear from you and get your feedback! x

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