Shallot
VegetarianThinly sliced shallots caramelize into delicate, sweet, golden rings on pizza.
Shallots are a refined member of the onion family with a milder, sweeter, and more complex flavor than regular onions. Sliced into thin rings and scattered on pizza before baking, they caramelize quickly in the oven into crispy, golden, candy-sweet wisps that add elegance to any combination.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Shallot
Brussels & Bacon Cream
White Garlic-Parmesan Cream Sauce
“White Garlic Parmesan Cream sauce meets Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Shallot, and Pecorino in this rustic, bold and meaty pizza finished with a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze. A standout choice for harvest season warmth.”
Truffle Speck & Fontina
Truffle Cream Sauce
“Featuring Speck, Fontina, Arugula, and Shallot over Truffle Cream sauce, this sophisticated pizza is a indulgent dream made for any occasion.”
Brown Butter Brussels & Pancetta
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce
“This bold and meaty pizza starts with Brown Butter Sage sauce and tops it with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, Shallot, and Parmesan, delivering a rustic experience suited to cozy fall nights.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are shallots better than onions on pizza?
Shallots have a more refined, sweeter, and less pungent flavor than yellow onions. Their thin rings caramelize faster and more evenly, creating delicate, crispy wisps rather than thick, chewy onion pieces.
Should shallots be cooked before adding to pizza?
Thinly sliced raw shallots can go directly on pizza before baking. Their small size and thin slices mean they caramelize and crisp beautifully during the oven bake without pre-cooking.