Description
Seasonal pumpkin pizza blends Italian tradition with autumn charm. Creamy roasted pumpkin, fragrant herbs, and melted cheese create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ready-to-bake pizza dough
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups (480 grams) freshly grated havarti cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 grams) arugula
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and position a pizza stone inside to heat thoroughly, enhancing the crust’s crispiness.
- Sauté half the diced onions in olive oil over medium-low heat, sprinkling with sugar midway to caramelize, cooking until golden and translucent.
- Create the pumpkin base by mixing puree with minced garlic, finely chopped shallot, fresh thyme, and remaining raw onions, then fold in parmesan for depth of flavor.
- Roll out pizza dough into a circular shape, ensuring an even thickness for consistent baking.
- Carefully transfer dough to the preheated pizza stone, spreading the pumpkin mixture evenly across the surface.
- Distribute caramelized onions and fresh arugula over the pumpkin layer, then generously sprinkle grated Havarti cheese for a creamy texture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and crisp, or extend to 20-25 minutes for an extra crunchy finish.
- Remove from oven, let cool briefly, slice, and serve immediately to enjoy the warm, aromatic flavors.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality pumpkin puree without added sugars for the most authentic flavor and healthier option.
- Caramelize onions slowly on low heat to develop deep, sweet undertones that complement the savory pumpkin base.
- Experiment with gluten-free pizza dough to make this recipe suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Toast fresh thyme leaves briefly before adding to enhance their aromatic qualities and release more intense herb notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg