Opies Pickled Walnut & Camembert Pizza with Hot Honey

This Pickled Walnut Camembert Pizza with Hot Honey brings together bold flavours and contrasting textures for a truly memorable slice. A crisp pizza base is layered with rich tomato sauce and melting cheese, then topped with creamy chunks of camembert and slices of tangy pickled walnuts. The combination of earthy, slightly sharp walnuts and the smooth, indulgent cheese creates a delicious depth of flavour in every bite.
Cooking Time
102
Portions
4

Ingredients

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  • g strong white bread flour
  • g dried yeast
  •   tsp salt
  • ml warm water
  • ml olive oil
  •   tsp caster sugar
  •   tbsp Semolina (or plain flour) for dusting
  • ml plain passata
  •   tbsp tomato purée
  •   tsp dried oregano
  • g torn ham
  • g mozzarella cheese
  • g camembert cheese, cut into chunks
  • g Opies pickled walnuts, thinly sliced
  •   tbsp Hot honey (for drizzling)
  •   portion Rocket leaves (optional, for serving)

  • 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the Dough: In a jug, mix the warm water with the yeast and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy. In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix on low speed until a dough forms.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Tip the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  • 4

    Step 4

    Knock the dough back down and divide into 4 balls. Set aside to rest while you prepare the sauce and toppings.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Move on to making the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the passata, tomato purée, and oregano.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Preheat the oven to 220°C / Gas 7 with a pizza stone or flat baking sheet inside. If using a Pizza oven or screen, heat according to your equipment's instructions.
  • 7

    Step 7

    Sprinkle a work surface with semolina or flour. Stretch or roll each dough ball into a 11–12 inch round.
  • 8

    Step 8

    Spread a spoonful of tomato sauce over the base. Add mozzarella, ham, camembert, and sliced pickled walnuts.
  • 9

    Step 9

    Bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbling — about 10–12 minutes depending on your oven or pizza setup.
  • 10

    Step 10

    Slice and drizzle with hot honey. Add rocket leaves on top if desired.

Ingredients

  • 800 g strong white bread flour
  • 10 g dried yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 350 ml warm water
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp Semolina (or plain flour) for dusting
  • 200 ml plain passata
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 100 g torn ham
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese
  • 200 g camembert cheese, cut into chunks
  • 4 g Opies pickled walnuts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Hot honey (for drizzling)
  • 1 portion Rocket leaves (optional, for serving)