This caprese pizza is simple to make, yet so fresh and delicious! It has a crunchy crust topped with ripe cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, then drizzled with a tangy-sweet balsamic reduction. We skip the sauce so it cooks quickly and clean-up is a breeze.
Ingredients
1pizza crust, gluten-free if needed (see notes)
2teaspoonsolive oil
½ teaspoonflaky sea salt
5ouncesmozzarella
1lbcherry tomatoes, cut in half
½ teaspoonblack pepper
A handful of basil leaves
Balsamic reduction, to drizzle
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Form the pizza dough into a round pizza crust on a baking sheet. Rub the olive oil over the top then sprinkle with salt. Shred half of the mozzarella and sprinkle it on top.
Top with the cherry tomatoes, making sure that most of them are facing cut-side up to prevent the crust from getting soggy. Tear the remaining mozzarella into smaller pieces and scatter them on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle the pepper over the top.
1 lb cherry tomatoes, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cooked through.
Remove the pizza from the oven then top with some basil leaves and drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar.
A handful of basil leaves, Balsamic reduction
Notes
This is our fav pizza dough recipe. It's super easy to make, but it does require a little planning ahead. You could also try one of these green veggie pizza crusts for a healthy, grain-free option. A store-bought crust would be the easiest option here.