Description
Strawberry balsamic goat cheese pizza delivers a gourmet symphony of sweet and tangy flavors. Creamy goat cheese, fresh strawberries, and rich balsamic glaze create an elegant culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Pillsbury thin pizza crust
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) strawberries, quartered
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
Cheese Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Garnish and Sauce:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) basil chiffonade
- Balsamic reduction (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning a pizza stone or robust baking sheet inside to create an optimal crispy foundation for the pizza crust.
- Gently unfurl the Pillsbury thin pizza crust across a clean work surface, ensuring a smooth, even layer that will serve as the canvas for your gourmet creation.
- Transfer the delicate crust onto the preheated stone or pan, allowing it to develop a preliminary golden hue through an initial 10-minute baking process that promises a perfectly crisp base.
- Carefully extract the partially baked crust from the oven, then artfully distribute quartered ruby-red strawberries across the surface, interspersing them with crumbles of creamy goat cheese and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
- Return the adorned pizza to the heated oven, allowing the cheese to melt and the edges to transform into a beautiful golden-brown landscape, typically requiring 5-7 minutes of additional baking.
- After removing the pizza from the oven, elevate its flavor profile by delicately drizzling a rich balsamic reduction across the surface, creating elegant swirls that promise a tangy complexity.
- Provide the final flourish by scattering delicate ribbons of fresh basil chiffonade, which will introduce a vibrant, aromatic freshness to the entire composition.
- Slice the pizza into wedges, serving immediately to capture the perfect harmony of warm, crisp crust, melted cheese, and bright, fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Preheating the stone or baking pan creates a crispy golden crust that elevates the entire pizza experience.
- Quick pre-baking ensures a perfectly textured base that holds delicate toppings without becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg