Description
Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite, featuring creamy burrata, savory pepperoni, fresh basil pesto, and a homemade crust. It’s perfect for pizza night or casual entertaining—easy to make, beautiful to serve, and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
- 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons salt
- For Each Pizza:
- 1/2 pack mini pepperoni or regular slices
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 burrata cheese ball (about 4 ounces)
- 2–3 tablespoons basil pesto
- Garnish:
- Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 6–24 hours to rise.
- Remove dough, punch down, divide, and shape into two balls. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Stretch dough into rounds and brush edges with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of olive oil or tomato sauce over the base.
- Add mozzarella and pepperoni. Bake for 10 minutes (or 7 minutes if using a hot stone).
- Remove from oven, tear burrata into pieces and add on top. Spoon on pesto.
- Return to oven for 3–4 minutes until bubbly. Rest briefly, then garnish with cherry tomatoes and basil. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Swap pepperoni for sausage or roasted veggies.
- Drizzle chili oil before serving for heat.
- Store-bought dough works if you’re short on time.
- Add burrata near the end to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze par-baked crust with sauce and mozzarella for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of total)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
