Description
A rich and creamy White Garlic Pizza featuring a homemade garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses on a perfectly baked crust. This savory pizza combines the bold flavor of fresh garlic with the smoothness of heavy cream for a delicious twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) ensuring it reaches the ideal temperature for a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough until it measures about 12 inches wide, shaping the base for your pizza.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant but not browned, infusing the oil with garlic flavor.
- Add Cream: Gradually stir in the heavy cream to the garlic oil and simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes until it slightly thickens, creating a smooth garlic cream sauce.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the garlic cream sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, covering the surface to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the sauce for a rich and cheesy layer.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese bubbles with melted perfection.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley along with salt and pepper to taste, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce but the texture will be less rich.
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake the crust for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to get the perfect bake time and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
