Description
Puff pastry pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, featuring a light and flaky puff pastry base that is crispy and airy, perfect for a variety of toppings.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets: 2 sheets, thawed if frozen
- Marinara sauce: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Fresh basil: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic glaze: for drizzling
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and place one sheet on the prepared baking sheet, scoring a border about 1 inch from the edge.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the puff pastry, leaving the scored border clear.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then distribute the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped basil on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Choose high-quality puff pastry for the best flavor.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: puff pastry pizza, quick pizza recipe, easy pizza, vegetarian pizza