Goat Cheese & Walnut Calzone

Goat cheese, walnuts, and honey are a gastronomic 'holy trinity'. Enclosed in crispy dough, the flavors meld: the cheese melts to coat the toasted walnuts, while the honey permeates everything.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 760 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet for walnuts
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnut)

Instructions

1

Knead the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.

Tip: Warm water activates the yeast.
2

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.

Tip: Toasting releases oils and flavor.
3

Fill the dough with cheeses and walnuts, then drizzle with honey.

Tip: Drizzle honey on the cheese, not the dough, to prevent sogginess.
4

Seal, brush with egg, and bake at 400°F until golden brown.

Tip: Steam vents (poking holes) are mandatory!

Recipe FAQ

The walnuts became bitter.
You over-toasted them, or didn't rub off the skins. Walnut skins contain bitter compounds.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 5 oz Goat Cheese
  • 3.5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 oz Walnut Kernels
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 whole Egg (for wash)