Description
This White Garlic Pizza is a creamy, garlicky delight featuring a homemade or store-bought dough topped with a rich garlic cream sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Finished with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper, it’s a perfect savory pizza for garlic lovers seeking a delicious alternative to traditional tomato-based pizzas.
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’s hot enough to create a crispy pizza crust while melting the cheese perfectly.
- Roll Dough: Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the pizza dough to roughly 12 inches in diameter for a medium-sized pizza.
- Sauté Garlic: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to bring out the garlic’s aroma without bitterness.
- Make Cream Sauce: Slowly add the heavy cream to the garlic and stir constantly. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly to form a creamy garlic sauce.
- Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the warm garlic cream sauce over the rolled-out dough, ensuring full coverage to provide a rich base for the toppings.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, followed by the grated Parmesan to give the pizza a deliciously cheesy top layer.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, then sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper on top. Slice and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thinner crust, roll the dough slightly thinner than 12 inches.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best aroma and flavor.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce but expect a less rich texture.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness, but you can also use basil or oregano as alternatives.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to get the best crust texture and cheese melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of pizza
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: White Garlic Pizza, Garlic Cream Sauce Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza, Easy Homemade Pizza, Italian Pizza Recipe
