Blue Cheese
VegetarianBold, pungent blue cheese crumbles add an unmistakable tangy depth and creamy richness to pizza.
Blue cheese is a polarizing but powerful pizza topping whose sharp, funky flavor rewards the adventurous eater. Crumbled over a hot pizza, it partially melts into tangy, creamy pockets while maintaining some crumbly texture. Its intensity pairs brilliantly with sweet elements like figs, honey, and pears, which temper the pungency and create an addictive sweet-savory balance.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Blue Cheese
Pistachio Date & Blue Cheese
Pistachio Pesto Sauce
“Pistachio Pesto sauce meets Dates, Blue Cheese, Pistachio, and Arugula in this upscale, plant-forward pizza finished with a drizzle of Honey. A standout choice for harvest season warmth.”
Truffle Blue Cheese & Pear
Truffle Cream Sauce
“Truffle Cream sauce meets Blue Cheese, Pear, Walnut, and Honey in this upscale, plant-forward pizza finished with a drizzle of Truffle Oil. A standout choice for cozy fall nights.”
Vodka Blue Cheese & Bacon
Vodka Cream Sauce
“A carnivore-worthy, elegant creation that pairs Vodka Cream sauce with Blue Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onion, and Arugula. Best enjoyed during every season.”
Brown Butter Date & Blue Cheese
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“Built on a Brown Butter Sage foundation, this refined pie layers Dates, Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Prosciutto finished with a drizzle of Honey into a hearty creation ideal for harvest season warmth.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is blue cheese the same as gorgonzola on pizza?
Gorgonzola is a specific type of Italian blue cheese. It tends to be creamier and slightly milder than other blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton. For pizza, gorgonzola dolce (sweet) is most popular, but any blue cheese works.
How much blue cheese should go on pizza?
Use blue cheese sparingly — about two ounces for a full pizza. Its intense flavor means a little goes a long way. Crumble it in small pieces so every bite gets a balanced amount.