Caprese Pizza

A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Caprese Pizza combines the flavors of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella on a crisp pizza crust. The drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar adds a touch of sweetness and acidity, making it a perfect summer treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 475F 245C

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness

Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce

Place the halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the cheese

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned

While the pizza is baking, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the fresh basil leaves

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to coat

Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the basil mixture over the hot, baked pizza

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing

Serve your Caprese Pizza hot and enjoy