If you love pizza and pineapples, then you’ll go crazy for this delicious pineapple pizza recipe! This easy to follow recipe will have you whipping up a tasty pizza in no time. The sweet and savory flavors of the pineapple compliment the rich flavor of the cheese and tomato sauce, making for a truly unique and mouth watering experience. So, are YOU a lover of it?
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We LOVE homemade pizza; we just can’t get enough of it.
Whether we’re tucking into a great mushroom pizza or even a Nutella dessert pizza, we are in our happy place.
But we’ve been craving a Hawaiian pizza, so we developed this sensationally tasting vegetarian version that we know you’re going to love!
Why you’ll love this vegetarian Hawaiian pizza
What ingredients do I need?
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Does pineapple belong on pizza? It’s a resounding YES from all our friends and family who have tried it – go on, give it a go!
What are great side dishes for a veggie Hawaiian pizza?
This pizza is great for tucking into on its own, but we think it’s better if you add to it.
Dunk it in pizza aioli, garlic dip, or sour cream and chives.
Add a side of sweet potato fries or even peri peri fries to spice it up.
Eat it with a fresh green salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Whatever you choose to eat with your pizza with pineapple, we know you’re going to love it!
Why is pineapple on pizza so controversial?
A lot of people love pizza. And, a lot of people love pineapple.
So, it only makes sense that the two would go together, right?
Pineapple on pizza is one of the most controversial topics in the food world.
Some people love it, while others think it’s a travesty.
Here’s a look at why this topping is so divisive.
For some people, pineapple on pizza is an absolute no-go.
They feel that fruit doesn’t belong on savory dishes like pizza.
Others argue that pineapple actually enhances the flavor of pizza, and that its sweetness balances out the saltiness of the cheese and sauce.
We are firmly in the ‘pineapple belongs on pizza’ camp – what about you?
Why is a pizza with pineapple called a Hawaiian?
The most popular theory is that the Hawaiian pizza was invented by Sam Panopoulos, a Greek immigrant who owned a pizzeria in Canada.
He decided to put pineapple on a pizza as a way to stand out from the competition. And it worked!
The Hawaiian pizza quickly became one of his most popular items.
Panopoulos later said that he didn’t actually intend for the pizza to be named after Hawaii.
He just thought the word “Hawaiian” sounded exotic and would help sell more pizzas.
But the name stuck, and now Hawaiian pizza is known all over the world.
So, there you have it! The next time you’re enjoying a slice of Hawaiian pizza, you can thank Sam Panopoulos for its existence.
What’s the best way to cook a pizza?
We are obsessed with our pizza oven, it truly has transformed our pizzas to another level and now we have a long list of people wanting to visit for a pizza night!
Our Ooni pizza oven is so easy to use and creates that oh so delicious charred crust and can cook a pizza in as little as 60 seconds! I know – right?
But not everyone has space to accommodate a pizza oven, so we suggest the next best thing.
A pizza stone; they’re not expensive, they fit into your kitchen oven and they will cook a great pizza for you!
If you don’t want to have a pizza stone, then we would suggest a pizza pan.
A pizza pan has holes in the bottom and is so much better than using a baking sheet.
The holes allow the heat to get to the pizza crust, and we find that using a baking sheet can often make the pizza soggy.
Should I use store bought pizza dough or homemade pizza dough?
Nothing really beats homemade pizza dough, there’s something so special as you bite into a homemade pizza crust!
But if you’re anything like us, you don’t always have the time or inclination – right?
In that case, it’s perfectly fine to use either store bought pizza dough or pizza crust!
Just buy a brand that you are happy with, they are not all made the same!
Preventing a soggy crust
There’s nothing more disappointing than biting into your veggie Hawaiian pizza and finding that instead of a crispy crust, it’s all soggy.
But what can you do to prevent a soggy pizza base?
There are four ways to prevent this pizza from going soggy.
First, don’t overload the toppings, too many toppings will result in a soggy base.
Second, if using canned pineapple, make sure you pat it dry and there’s no juice seeping onto your pizza dough.
Third, don’t spread your pizza sauce too thick.
Fourth, Preheat your oven, pizza bakes at a really hot heat, so it’s crucial that your oven is hot!
Hawaiian pizza toppings
A traditional meat version of this pizza will include Canadian bacon, ham, and pineapple.
But for this vegetarian version, you can play around with the Hawaiian pizza ingredients!
We used pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh pineapple, vegetarian ham, onion, sweet red and yellow peppers, and fresh basil.
Make it vegan
The only ingredient that you’ll need to replace is the mozzarella cheese, you can easily find vegan cheese in stores these days.
The vegetarian ham is plant based, so it’s vegan too.
How do I store leftover pizza?
Your pizza will store for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Just reheat it when you’re ready to eat it or you can do what we do, eat it cold!
It’ll also freeze for up to 3 months, but if you’ve used frozen pizza dough, we don’t recommend refreezing it.
Recipe notes and expert tips
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How to make a pineapple pizza with step by step instructions
Making our vegetarian Hawaiian pizza is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
If using an Ooni pizza oven
Preheat your Ooni oven to 650°F/340°C.
Lightly dust your pizza peel with flour and place your pizza crust on it.
Spread pizza sauce over the crust leaving a half inch border around it and scatter shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Then add fresh pineapple chunks, sliced onions, tomato, yellow bell peppers, and vegetarian ham.
Place the pizza into the oven and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, ensuring that you use a pizza turning wheel to turn the pizza every 20 seconds, to ensure an even cook.
When the pizza is ready, the crust will be charred and crispy, and the pizza toppings will be perfectly cooked.
Remove from the oven and enjoy your vegetarian Hawaiian pizza!
If using a kitchen oven
Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C.
If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven so it heats up.
Place your pizza crust on a lightly floured surface and spread pizza sauce over the crust leaving a half inch border.
Now, scatter shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Then add fresh pineapple chunks, sliced onions, tomato, yellow bell peppers, and vegetarian ham.
Place the pizza into the oven, either on the pizza stone or in a pizza pan, and cook for 8 – 10 minutes, ensuring that you turn it halfway through to ensure an even cook.
When the pizza is ready, the crust will be golden brown, and the pizza toppings will be perfectly cooked.
Remove from the oven and enjoy your vegetarian Hawaiian pizza!
We hope that you enjoy making and eating our veggie Hawaiian pizza recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Pineapple pizza recipe
Utensils
Ingredients
- All purpose flour to coat your work surface
- 1 12 inch pizza base
- ¼ cup Pizza sauce we used marinara sauce
- ¼ cup Pineapple chunks
- ½ Onion sliced
- 1 Vine ripened tomato cut into chunks
- ¼ cup Sweet red and yellow peppers sliced
- 3 slices Vegetarian ham
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese grated or sliced
Instructions
If using the Ooni pizza oven
- Preheat your pizza oven to 650°F/340°C
- Lightly dust your pizza paddle with flour, then place your pizza base on the flourAll purpose flour, 1 12 inch pizza base
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Then add mozzarella cheese, pineapple, onion, tomato, red and yellow peppers, and vegetarian ham¼ cup Pineapple chunks, ½ Onion, 1 Vine ripened tomato, ¼ cup Sweet red and yellow peppers, 3 slices Vegetarian ham, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Pizza sauce
- Place the pizza in the oven and cook, using the pizza turning wheel to turn the pizza every 20 seconds for an even cook, until the base has charred and the topping is evenly cooked approximately 2 – 3 minutes
- Serve immediately and enjoy your pineapple pizza!
If using a kitchen oven
- Preheat your oven to 500°F/260°C and if you are using a pizza stone place it in the oven to heat up
- Place your pizza crust on a lightly floured surface or on your pizza panAll purpose flour, 1 12 inch pizza base
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the base of your pizza, leaving approximately ½ inch from the edges. Then add mozzarella cheese, pineapple, onion, tomato, red and yellow peppers, and vegetarian ham¼ cup Pineapple chunks, ½ Onion, 1 Vine ripened tomato, ¼ cup Sweet red and yellow peppers, 3 slices Vegetarian ham, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Pizza sauce
- Place your pizza on a pizza stone or pizza tray and cook until the base has crisped and the toppings are evenly cooked approximately 8 – 10 minutes
- Serve immediately and enjoy your pineapple pizza!
Notes
Don’t overload your homemade crust with toppings or you’ll get a soggy base Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months Keep watch!
Different pizza ovens, ovens, pizza stones, or pans all cook in different ways. Watch your pizza closely as you may have less or more cooking time
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Kim says
I love Hawaiian pizzas so this was a hit in our house! It tastes just like I remembered!
Nicole Johnson says
Hawaiian pizza is my favorite. Your vegetarian version looks incredible. Thanks for sharing!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
You are very welcome, we love it!
Glenda says
Scrumptious! I never missed the ham at all! Hubby says next time put ham on his half so we’ll do a half and half pizza to make my favorite carnivore happy. lol Delicious!
MacKenzie says
Can’t wait to try this Friday night. So fresh and full of flavor!
Kris says
This was positively tasty! I wouldn’t change a thing!!