Five Cheese Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this indulgent Five Cheese Pizza, a melty masterpiece that brings together five rich and distinct cheeses on a perfectly crisp crust. This gourmet pizza starts with a golden, garlicky base brushed in olive oil, layered with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and Fontina cheeses for a trio of gooey perfection. Creamy dollops of ricotta add a luscious touch, while crumbled Gorgonzola delivers a bold, tangy kick. Baked to bubbly perfection on a cornmeal-dusted crust and finished with fresh basil leaves, this pizza is a cheese lover’s dream come true. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate stress-free dinner that feels restaurant-worthy! Perfect for casual gatherings, cozy nights in, or any time you crave a slice of heaven.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (12-inch size) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.75 cup Fontina cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 5 leaves (for garnish) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon (for dusting) Cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a clean surface, dust with a little flour and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Alternatively, stretch it by hand.
Spread a thin layer of cornmeal on a pizza peel or an upside-down baking sheet. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared surface.
Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, and sprinkle the minced garlic on top.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded Fontina cheese.
Drop small dollops of ricotta cheese across the pizza, making sure they are evenly spaced. Finally, sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the top.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown and the cheeses are bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1321 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 785 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% | |
*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.
