Caprese Pizza Recipe
Pesto Sauce, Cherry Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction
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Ingredients
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Pizza Base
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 3
Add the Pesto Sauce
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add the Toppings
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the pesto sauce. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
Baking
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top and place the pizza in the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finish with Balsamic Reduction
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.
