Description
Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza is a delightful culinary experience that combines a crispy crust with vibrant heirloom tomatoes and herbed butter. This simple yet elegant dish bursts with flavor, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be savoring every cheesy, herby bite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp herbed butter (butter mixed with fresh herbs)
- 2 cups heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (torn into chunks)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Mix softened butter with finely chopped fresh herbs until well combined.
- Spread the herbed butter over the dough, leaving an inch for the crust.
- Arrange sliced heirloom tomatoes on top of the butter.
- Scatter torn mozzarella over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then top with fresh basil before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg