Description
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of burrata on a crispy pizza crust with this easy-to-follow burrata pizza recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gourmet dinner party, this Italian-inspired dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ball fresh burrata cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Add Toppings:
- Finish and Serve:
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Brush the dough with olive oil, sprinkle minced garlic, spread pizza sauce, add mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Remove the pizza, tear burrata over the hot pizza, season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with basil, drizzle with olive oil, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Add prosciutto, arugula, or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Use high-quality fresh burrata and add it after baking for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
