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Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

August 14, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 30 Comments

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Homemade Hawaiian Pizza with pineapple chunks and ham. It can't get better than that!
Total Time: 42 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Hawaiian Pizza

The Hawaiian Pizza is my all-time favorite pizza!

I show you how to make this pineapple pizza at home with my recipe further below.

Hawaiian Pizza

Pineapple as a topping

Pizza, no doubt, is always a dinner time winner in my book and there is nothing better than a pizza topped with pineapple chunks and ham.

I know there is a huge debate about this and there are naysayers out there yet I don’t care.

I love my pizza topped with pineapple chunks and delicious ham slices.

If this is something you can relate to, welcome to the wonderful club of pineapple pizza lovers.

We know all the good things in life and now you can make your own hawaiian pizza at home.

Hawaiian Pizza

How to make Hawaiian Pizza from scratch?

To make Hawaiian pizza is super easy and straight forward.

I prepare my pizza base from scratch so I have included the pizza base recipe to the process.

You can use a store-bought pizza base too.

Yet a homemade pizza base always tastes better!

Step 1

Prepare the dough by mixing together all the dough ingredients.

The dough needs to be worked out so that it will rise better.

Keep the pizza dough to rise for a few hours for fluffy pizza dough.

If you need more details to make your pizza crust, check out my easy pizza dough recipe post.

If you need a quick dough within minutes, check out my no yeast instant pizza dough.

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Step 2

When you are ready to prepare and bake your Hawaiian Pizza, stretch or roll out your pizza dough so that it’s almost same thick on all corners.

Tip: Pizzas in Italy are mostly off-shape and stretched out.

Spread the tomato sauce over the pizza crust, sprinkle with salt and a pizza or Italian seasoning blend.

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Place pineapple chunks over your pizza and ham pieces.

Sprinkle grated cheese over the pizza.

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Step 3

Bake your pizza in the oven or on a pizza stone on the grill over a high heat setting.

430 Fahrenheit and 220 Celsius is a great heat setting for a crisp perfectly baked pizza crust.

Hawaiian Pizza

Baking pizza in the oven VS pizza stone on the BBQ

Usually, I bake my pizza in the kitchen oven because I’m a pizzaholic and I don’t have a grill waiting for me at all times.

Baking Pizza in an oven is the most common way and it does trick, feeding the whole family.

Yet, baking a pizza on pizza stone in a BBQ or Pizza oven will take your pizza to a whole new level!

The pizza stone is left in the bbq during the heating process, which turns the stone into a hot plate.

Hawaiian Pizza

The pizza is then left on the pizza stone and the BBQ lid is closed.

That way the pizza is cooked evenly on high heat and within minutes.

The result is a soft perfectly cooked pizza crust, which is slightly crunchy as well.

Combine that with juicy pineapple chunks and smoked sliced ham and you have yourself a delightful irresistible pizza.

Hawaiian Pizza

Alternative Hawaiian Pizza toppings

Pineapple is the star on a hawaiian pizza, and I will always prefer the ham and pineapple combo on my pizza.

Yet, I’m giving you a few options to create a gourmet hawaiian pizza adjusted to your taste preferences.

Here are some of the best alternative hawaiian pizza toppings:

  • Fiery hot Hawaiian Pizza with pepperoni, jalapeno or habaneros (if you dare!)
  • Bacon Pineapple Pizza instead of the ham
  • The Hawaiian chicken pizza with chicken instead of ham
  • Chorizo sausage with pineapple to pep up things
Hawaiian Pizza

More Pizza Recipes

  • Mini Mushroom Pizza
  • Spicy Pizza Sauce
  • Flammkuchen (French/German “Pizza”)
  • Barbecue Chicken, Pineapple and Bacon French Bread Pizza by yellowblissroad.com

Dear Reader, how are you guying to bake your Hawaiian Pizza?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas with us in the comment section further below!

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Hawaiian Pizza

Homemade Hawaiian Pizza Recipe

Homemade Hawaiian Pizza with pineapple chunks and ham. It can't get better than that!
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hawaiian pizza recipe, how to make hawaiian pizza
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 141kcal
Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Yeast 2 ยผ Teaspoon
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil optional
  • ยพ cup Water luke warm

For the topping:

  • 4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning or Pizza Seasoning
  • 1.7 ounces Ham
  • 3.5 ounces Pineapple chunks
  • 3.5 ounces Cheese grated
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • To make the pizza dough add the flour, yeast, and salt into a mixing bowl and blend the dry ingredients.
  • Make a small well into the center of the flour mixture and add the oil and warm water.
  • Mix the whole content and place it onto a working surface. Now work out your dough with some extra flour so that the ingredients are well incorporated and you should have a smooth nonsticky dough at the end. Or use a kitchen machine to help you out.
  • Make a ball and place it back into the mixing bowl, sprinkle some flour equally on top and cover with a cloth. Leave your dough to rise for a few hours until double in size.
  • Take out your big fat dough and work it out shortly with your clean hands and some flour. Then roll or stretch out the dough into a thin roundish pizza base.
  • Preheat your kitchen oven or BBQ with Pizza stone to 430ยฐ Fahrenheit or 220ยฐ Celsius.
  • Top the pizza dough with the Tomato Paste and spread it out.
  • Season with salt and Italian or pizza seasoning.
  • Place the ham, pineapple chunks over the pizza crust and generously cover with cheese.
  • Bake the pizza in the oven at 430ยฐ Fahrenheit or 220ยฐ Celsius for about 12 minutes or in the BBQ covered for 5-8 minutes until you have a baked crust.
  • Cut pizza slices and enjoy still warm.

Notes

  1. Pizza measurements equal one large pizza or two smaller pizza (as shown in the image) or 12 slices.
  2. You can add olive oil to the dough. It helps to stretch and gives the dough flexibility.
  3. Keep in mind that the longer the dough rises the fluffier and better the crust will turn out.
  4. Choose a cheese that melts. I like to use mozzarella, Emmenthal, cheddar amongst others.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hawaiian Pizza Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 143mg6%
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 164IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Cass @foodmyfriend says

    September 20, 2013 at 7:47 am

    This is perfectly wood fired! I am having pizza for lunch today so now I’m even more excited!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you Cass for your compliment! I like them more dark too. I suppose that’s because Italy is just 2 hours by car from my home town in Austria. =D

      Reply
  2. Charles says

    September 17, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Contrary to what die-hard Italians might think, I love pineapple on pizza… though I wouldn’t consider it an exotic fruit. It’s so weird… bananas, kiwis, pineapples… even oranges used to be “exotic”… but now the world is so much smaller and they’re just standard. Sometimes they’re even cheaper than apples!

    Lovely pizza Helene – that crust looks perfect… so crispy!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:22 pm

      Exactly, Italians would say that this is pizza with pineapple doesn’t make sense. I wish my Italian here would make pineapple pizza, she refuses to add this to her menu. lol So true… once upon a time, these fruits were considered way more exotic then what they are today.

      Reply
  3. Soni says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Delicious! ! I have to admit though that I’ve never made pizza from scratch! I know I know,I’m lazy ๐Ÿ™‚ Have to try your pizza base recipe one of these days and I love pineapples in my pizzas, so its right up my alley ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      haha I am lazy at times too but then we don’t have many ready made options here and anyway a pizza dough from scratch always tastes better.

      Reply
  4. Asmita says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    What a beautiful pizza. Love the pineapples in it. An all time favorite food – pizza!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      We have a few things in common asmita ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Terra says

    September 16, 2013 at 6:13 am

    You know this pizza addict love loves your recipe!! For a long time I wasn’t a fan of pineapple on my pizza, but lately love the pineapple flavor on pizza:-) Your fun simple recipe sounds delicious! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      So this is the right pizza topping for you Terra! =D I think so I remember that you mentioned your new found love for pineapple in one of your posts. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  6. mjskit says

    September 16, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I absolutely love a ham and pineapple pizza! If Bobby like it I’d be making this tomorrow night. Looks very, very tasty and I love the cheese sticks – what a great idea!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:17 pm

      Oh those are not cheese sticks MJ, those are pineapple chunks. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Well, how did bobby like it?

      Reply
  7. Janie says

    September 15, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    That is such a classic combo, love love love a Hawaiian!
    Janie x

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      me too =D

      Reply
  8. CCU says

    September 15, 2013 at 5:00 am

    Mmm, sweet and savoury together ๐Ÿ˜€
    Delicious job!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      thanks Uru ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    Pineapple and ham is a great combo! I don’t often have a Hawaiian pizza, but it’s a great dish. Yours looks particularly nice. How great to have access to locally grown pineapple!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Yeah for sure, local pineapples instead of canned ones is not something everybody can do but it’s well worth it. In that case, yes I am lucky to get local pineapples. =)

      Reply
  10. Tamara Coleman says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I’ve always enjoyed the flavors of a Hawaiian Pizza! Nice work ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you Tamara

      Reply
  11. Ramona says

    September 14, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing pizza! I never thought I would like pineapple in my pizza… but as I grow older I like the sweet and savory combination in food. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      haha same thing here. I used to not like sweet and sour in a dish as a child but in time it turned out that I loved it!

      Reply
  12. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 14, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    Funny, I made homemade pizza last night and my father-in-law wanted pineapple on his pizza. He calls it pitsa but I don’t hold that against him. ๐Ÿ™‚ Yours looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      Your father in law has a good taste. =P

      Reply
  13. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    A perfect pizza! Love the thin crust!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you Angie <3

      Reply
  14. Rosa says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    A mouthwatering pizza! I’d love to have a bite (well, actually more than a bite! ๐Ÿ˜‰ )…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      I ll make a pizza just for you =D

      Reply
  15. Shema | LifeScoops says

    September 13, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I cant eat pizza anytime of the day…absolutely loved the flavor combo here..it looks scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Helene Dsouza says

      September 24, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      I have to confess that I love pizza for breakfast. Absolutely not traditional but it makes me happy. ^.^

      Reply

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