5.0 from 123 votes
Caprese Pizza Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 pizza
Calories: 281 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust gluten-free if needed (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Flaky sea salt
- 5 ounces mozzarella
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ½ teaspoon black 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.
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 slice
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
894mg
(37%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
582IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 582IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.