Description
This White Garlic Pizza is a creamy, cheesy delight featuring a rich garlic cream sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked to a golden crust and finished with fresh parsley, this pizza combines the bold flavors of garlic with the smoothness of heavy cream, delivering an indulgent yet easy-to-make dish ideal for any casual dinner or entertaining guests.
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) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for a crisp pizza crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it measures about 12 inches in diameter for an even base.
- Prepare Garlic Cream Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil then add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Simmer Cream: Gradually stir in the heavy cream, then allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly, creating a rich garlic cream sauce.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the garlic cream sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough, covering it fully to build flavor.
- Add Cheese Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the cream sauce for a cheesy layer.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- To make the crust extra crispy, pre-bake the dough for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference for cheesiness.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce may be less rich.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately to maintain the crispiness of the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of pizza)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: White Garlic Pizza, Garlic Cream Sauce Pizza, Cheesy Garlic Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Easy Dinner Recipe
