How do you feel about fruit in savoury recipes? Yay or Nay?
If you voted yes, you are my people. And if you voted no, maybe this Strawberry Basil Pizza will change your mind.
I just love adding something sweet to savoury recipes. Need some examples:
Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad
Sheet Pan Caramelized Onion, Apple and Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Apples
So the thought of putting strawberries on pizza really got my motor running.
Homemade Pizza Dough
I used our all time favourite and full proof pizza dough recipe here. While you can certainly use your favourite or any store bought variety, if you haven’t try this dough yet I URGE you to give it a go. It comes together in your food processor and requires just a quick 30 minute rise. Which means you can enjoy a Strawberry Basil Pizza in the middle of the week. Homemade pizza on a weeknight?! Miracles do come true.
I’ve recently become OBSESSED with adding sesame seeds to my pizza crust after enjoying a version of this at my new favourite pizza spot. The combo of the honey and sesame seeds and crispy crust is just delightful.
Two different cheeses, crispy crust, and sweet strawberries. It’s pretty much summer pizza heaven. The only thing that would make it better?? Throw it on the barbecue!
Next time friends!
Dara
Strawberry Basil Pizza
Serves | 1 pizza |
Dietary | Vegetarian |
Meal type | Main Dish |
Ingredients
- 1 batch homemade pizza dough
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 Cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 140 Grams goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup basil (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp basil (to garnish)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (to garnish)
Note
This sweet and savoury pizza is the perfect way to put those summer strawberries to use! Feel free to use your favourite store bought pizza dough if you wish.
Directions
1. | Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a parchment lined sheet pan sprinkled with flour, spread dough out until it is roughly 1/4 inch thick. |
2. | Brush dough evenly with canola oil. Top with mozzarella cheese, strawberries, goat cheese, and basil. Drizzle honey all over top. |
3. | Sprinkle sesame seeds along the edge of the dough and bake in the oven for about 13-15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining basil and drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired. |
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