Cilantro Pesto Pizza
This Cilantro Pesto Pizza is the perfect delicious change from a regular Pizza Margherita, a creamy pesto makes the perfect base, then topped with slices of fresh tomatoes and shredded mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 1/2 cup cilantro pesto
- 1 handful shredded mozzarella or pizza blend or cheddar
- 1 roma tomato or cherry tomatoes
- Seasoning dried basil, oregano and chilli flakes
Instructions
- Follow the Best Pizza Dough recipe to prepare the dough
- Roll it into circle as per your size preferences and using a fork dock the pizza base as it helps control bubbling. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.
- Using a small ladle, spread pesto over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Top with mozzarella and sliced tomatoes.
- Bake at 450 F for 12-15 mins or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted in a preheated oven. Remove from the oven and top with cilantro, if desired. Slice hot pizza, season it with chilli flakes, oregano and serve immediately.