Medjool Dates and Walnut Pizza
Medjool Dates is sweet where walnut is earthy, and a shared rich streak keeps the two pulling in the same direction.
Caramel-sweet Medjool dates add a luxurious, natural sweetness and chewy richness to gourmet pizza. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch and earthy, slightly bitter nuttiness. On a Brown Butter-Sage Sauce base, the sauce's nutty and toasty character ties the two together. The combination is fully vegetarian.
How they taste together
- Medjool Dates (sweet, rich): Caramel-sweet Medjool dates add a luxurious, natural sweetness and chewy richness to gourmet pizza.
- Walnut (earthy, rich): Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch and earthy, slightly bitter nuttiness.
Best Sauces for This Pairing
Pizzas with This Combo
Calabrian Date & Gorgonzola
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“Layered with Dates, Gorgonzola, Walnut, and Arugula atop Calabrian Chili Oil sauce finished with a drizzle of Hot Honey, this refined pie delivers vibrant satisfaction for harvest season warmth.”
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
What sauce goes best with medjool dates and walnut pizza?
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce is the strongest match. Its nutty, toasty and herbal profile supports both medjool dates and walnut without crowding them. Pistachio Pesto Sauce is a good second choice if you want a different direction.
What else goes well with medjool dates and walnut on pizza?
Blue cheese, prosciutto and arugula each sit comfortably next to this combination. Keep it to a single addition so the medjool dates and walnut pairing stays the star.