Tuscan Pizza with Basil Crme Fraiche
Transport your taste buds to the Italian countryside with this Tuscan Pizza with Basil Crème Fraiche, a true celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors. This gourmet pizza features a rich, herbaceous basil crème fraiche sauce that’s blended to perfection with garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil leaves. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan, it’s baked to golden, bubbling perfection for a crisp, artisanal crust. The quick 15-minute prep and under-15-minute bake time make this recipe perfect for a weeknight indulgence or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Serve this irresistibly flavorful pizza straight from the oven with an optional garnish of fresh basil for added elegance. Whether you're craving Italian comfort food or experimenting with gourmet flavors, this Tuscan pizza recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (about 250g) Pizza dough
- 0.5 cup Crème fraiche
- 0.5 cup (packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for dusting) Cornmeal or flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or heavy-duty baking sheet inside on the middle rack.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a thin 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper lightly dusted with cornmeal or flour for easy handling.
In a blender or food processor, combine crème fraiche, basil leaves, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the basil crème fraiche sauce.
Spread the basil crème fraiche sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and tear the mozzarella into smaller chunks. Distribute both evenly across the pizza.
Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza to ensure a golden finish.
Using a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet, carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp, and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Optionally garnish with a few fresh basil leaves.
Slice into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy your gourmet Tuscan Pizza with Basil Crème Fraiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.0 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.1 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 4325 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.8 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2071 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*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.
