Pesto Tomato Pizza with Creamy Burrata & Fresh Basil
Craving a gourmet pizza night at home? This Pesto Tomato Pizza with Burrata and Basil is the ultimate blend of fresh summer flavors! Featuring a crispy crust, vibrant basil pesto, juicy ripe tomatoes, melty mozzarella, and creamy burrata, this pizza is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
1 store-bought or homemade pizza dough
⅓ cup fresh basil pesto
2–3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 ball burrata cheese (about 4 oz)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Handful of fresh basil leaves
Olive oil, for brushing
Pinch of salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a hot pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread pesto evenly over the crust. Arrange tomato slices on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
5. Top it off: Tear the burrata and scatter it over the hot pizza. Let it melt slightly.
6. Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice and serve hot!
Nutrition (per slice, serves 8):
Calories: 280
Protein: 11g
Fat: 15g
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Pesto Pizza, Burrata Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Vegetarian Dinner