Description
A festive, visually stunning Caprese-style pizza shaped like a holiday wreath, featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a crisp golden crust—perfect for special occasions or cozy winter dinners.
Ingredients
- For the pizza dough:
- 1 pizza dough, store-bought or homemade (about 450 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes (240 ml)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 150 g)
- 200 g fresh mozzarella pearls or fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, whole or lightly torn
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- For finishing:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 30–35 cm circle. Place a small bowl in the center, cut around it, and remove the middle to form a wreath shape.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly around the wreath, leaving a small border at the edges.
- Top with mozzarella, then cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and scatter fresh basil over the hot pizza.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, if using.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Add sliced olives or roasted bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Use both fresh and shredded mozzarella for extra creaminess.
- Add chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- Replace pizza sauce with seasoned crushed tomatoes for a rustic option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 wreath pizza
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
