Caprese Pizza Recipes

BEST CAPRESE PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix extra virgin olive oil and basil pesto together and spread in a thin layer onto pizza crust.
• Season the entire crust with salt and black pepper.
• Place fresh mozzarella cheese slices and thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes on top.
• Bake Caprese pizza for 12-15 minutes (you can look at pizza crust package for recommended temp and timing) or until cheese is melted all the way.
• Remove pizza from the oven and top with freshly torn basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze just prior to serving.

THIN-CRUST CAPRESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Mix the flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup water and 2 tablespoons olive oil until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead into a smooth ball, 1 to 2 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, toss the beans, giardiniera and brine, basil, parsley and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Slice the tomatoes, place on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt; set aside.
• Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper. Slide the parchment with the dough onto an inverted baking sheet. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic all over the dough. Sprinkle the parmesan on top. Slide onto the hot stone and bake until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Remove the crust from the oven and top with the mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the bean salad.

PIZZA CAPRESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare pizza dough according to package directions. With floured hands, press dough onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. , Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over dough and sprinkle with sliced garlic. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Top with tomato and fresh mozzarella; bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes longer. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and top with basil. Serve immediately.

CAPRESE PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Mix tomatoes, basil, garlic and pepper; set aside.
• Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; reduce heat to medium. Cool and stir 5-7 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. Use additional cooking spray if needed. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir 1 minute or until onions are caramelized.
• Spread tomato mixture over pizza leaving a 1-inch border. Top with onions, and cheese.
• Bake 8-10 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes. Top with fresh basil, if desired. Cut into 6 slices to serve.