Caprese Pizza Recipe

                                                   🍕Caprese Pizza Recipe 🍕

🍽️ Servings: 4
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
⌛ Total Time: 27-30 minutes

Introduction

  • 🍅🧀🌿 Experience the refreshing flavors of Italy with a delightful Caprese Pizza! This pizza showcases the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and aromatic basil leaves, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. With its vibrant colors and light, yet flavorful ingredients, Caprese Pizza is a perfect choice for a summery meal. Follow this recipe to create your own Caprese Pizza at home!
Ingredients
  • Pizza dough 🍕
  • Tomato sauce 🍅
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 🧀
  • Ripe tomatoes, sliced 🍅
  • Fresh basil leaves 🌿
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂


Method

  1. Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for your pizza dough.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Spread a layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  6. Place the tomato slices on top of the cheese.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Drizzle some olive oil over the pizza.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven according to the pizza dough's instructions, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  11. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the pizza.
  12. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. 🍽️


Expert Tips
  • For added flavor, you can brush the pizza crust with garlic-infused olive oil before baking.
  • Enhance the freshness by using heirloom tomatoes or cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor and color.
  • To add a touch of sweetness, sprinkle some fresh or dried oregano over the pizza before baking. 🌿🍅

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 15g
Enjoy your homemade Caprese Pizza! 🍅🧀🌿



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