If there’s one thing we wait for each year, it’s the arrival of fresh, ripe figs. There’s something so decadent yet wholesome about figs—sweet, tender, and bursting with flavor. When they’re in season, we eat them by themselves, sliced with cheese, and love incorporating them into as many dishes as possible. This pizzette recipe is one of my new favorite ways to showcase figs, combining them with red onions, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of honey that ties everything together beautifully.

After about 20 minutes in a hot oven, the pizzettes emerge golden and bubbling, the cheese slightly browned and the figs soft and succulent. Serve them warm, perhaps with a simple salad or a glass of crisp white wine, and you’ve got a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

As I mentioned, you can easily adapt this recipe depending on what you have on hand. While the homemade dough provides a lovely, rustic base, puff pastry works well for a flakier, lighter bite. The key is to let the freshness of the figs shine through, supported by ingredients that enhance rather than overshadow their natural flavor.

So next time you spot ripe figs at the market, buy a few and give this recipe a try. It’s the perfect way to savor the season and enjoy one of nature’s most delightful fruits.