5 Bizarre Pizza Combinations That Really Exist (You'll Want #3 Right Now!)

The world of pizza has evolved far beyond the simple Margherita pizza of Italy. While there is beauty in simplicity, the world has turned pizza crust into a canvas beckoning exploration and creativity. And we are happy to admire their creations. So to honor the bold pizza artisans pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished, here are 5 intriguing combinations that look, well, scrumptious!

1. Figs, Goat Cheese & Apricots

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Oh, and did we mention grain free? ‘Incredibly healthy’ isn’t a normal term associated with pizza, but this dish proves that healthy pizza can still be delicious. This delicacy features a special gluten-free crust. Then it’s topped with pears, figs, walnuts, goat cheese, blackberries, rosemary and honey. Gluten-free and vegetarian never looked so good!

2. Salmon & Pickled Jalapeño Sushi

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This pizza combines traditional pizza elements with all the delicacies of a sushi roll. Staying semi-true to the Japanese favorite, the crust is baked out of sushi rice. Revolutionizing the pizza world, the toppings on this pizza include: salmon, scallops, crabmeat, onions and pickled jalapeños.

3. Pears, Gorgonzola & Arugula

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Pizza connoisseurs can delight with the skillful addition of sweet pears to the Italian delicacy. The flavorful fruit sits atop a bed of Prosciutto and Gorgonzola. Jazzing up what is already an interesting pizza, the arugula is tossed in Balsamic Basil dressing.

As if fruit and vegetables weren’t enough, there also isn’t any butter or trans fat in this dish. Who said a pizza can’t border on the realm of healthy?

4. Cheese & Honey

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We think that this one walks a thin line between dessert and dinner pizza. Either way, we’re all about deliciously melted cheeses. Make it sweet? We’re game. This Japanese rendition of pizza blends together three types of cheeses: Gorgonzola, cream cheese and Parmesan. After the tomatoes and parsley get added to the top, this pizza will receive a waterfall of acacia honey. Sweet, cheesy deliciousness!

5. Caviar Pizza

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This Russian take on an Italian past time caught us completely off guard. Caviar on pizza? But the results are in, and if you are a caviar fan, this is a must-try. What does one add to caviar pizza? Enjoy your fish egg pizza with a bed of smoked salmon and red onion shavings.

Bonus: When Creativity Went Too Far

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We’re all up for exploring new options. But sadly, this fell short of a masterpiece and became more of a “what were they thinking?”

May we present the Sauerkraut Pizza.

And if that wasn’t weird enough, there was once a rumor of a garlic Hawaiian sauerkraut pizza in existence. That has yet to be proven, but even just the sauerkraut pizza lands in the world of highly unusual.