Caprese Pizza
Bring the vibrant flavors of Italy straight to your table with this irresistible Caprese Pizza, a stunning twist on the classic Caprese salad! Featuring a crisp, golden crust as its canvas, this recipe is layered with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all baked to perfection. A final flourish of fresh basil leaves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a splash of extra-virgin olive oil add the perfect balance of brightness and depth. This homemade pizza is a quick and easy 30-minute creation, making it an ideal dinner for busy weeknights or a show-stopping centerpiece for gatherings. Perfectly seasoned with a dash of salt and black pepper, every bite is a harmonious blend of texture and flavor. If you're looking for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing recipe, this Caprese Pizza will surely become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
Lightly flour a clean countertop or pizza peel and stretch the pizza dough to form a 12-inch round.
Transfer the stretched dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
Brush the surface of the dough lightly with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove, then sprinkle it evenly over the olive oil-brushed dough.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them evenly across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing excess seeds and liquid as needed, then lay them over the mozzarella slices.
Season the arranged toppings with salt and black pepper to taste.
Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the pizza stone or baking sheet in the preheated oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown slightly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top.
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the balsamic glaze.
Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3455 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 90.8 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2417 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 3082 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
