Margherita Pizza White Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this luxurious Margherita White Pizza—a creamy twist on a timeless classic. Built on a golden, crispy 12-inch pizza dough base, this recipe features a luscious garlic cream sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan, and a hint of olive oil, creating the perfect canvas for fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil. With its rich, cheesy goodness and beautifully blistered crust, this pizza is a dreamy fusion of tradition and indulgence. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Serve this crowd-pleaser fresh from the oven with a final drizzle of olive oil for an irresistible restaurant-quality finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 ball (12-inch sized base) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornmeal or flour
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Step 2
On a lightly floured surface, stretch your pizza dough ball into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper lightly dusted with cornmeal or flour.
Step 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Step 5
Spread the garlic cream sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of the edges bare for the crust.
Step 6
Tear the fresh mozzarella into smaller chunks and scatter evenly across the pizza.
Step 7
Carefully slide the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden, the cheese is bubbly, and slightly browned in spots.
Step 8
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle with a bit more olive oil for added flavor.
Step 9
Slice and serve while fresh and warm!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 650.4 grams (650.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1905 |
| Total Fat 119.10g | 153% |
| Saturated Fat 54.90g | 275% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g | |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 3924mg | 171% |
| Total Carbohydrate 122.20g | 44% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.20g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 4.70g | |
| Protein 77.50g | 155% |
| Vitamin D 36IU | 182% |
| Calcium 1644mg | 126% |
| Iron 8mg | 44% |
| Potassium 606mg | 13% |
Source of Calories