Description
Herbed Butter Heirloom Tomato Pizza is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any gathering. With a crispy crust topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes and creamy herbed butter, this pizza is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights in, it combines fresh ingredients and simple preparation for a deliciously impressive result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2–3 ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick rounds and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with chopped basil and thyme; season with salt.
- On a baking sheet or pizza stone, spread the herbed butter over the rolled-out dough.
- Layer with mozzarella slices and tomato rounds.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle cracked pepper before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg