Gorgonzola, Tomato, and Basil Pizzette Recipe
These Pizzette with Gorgonzola, Tomato, and Basil are delightful mini pizzas featuring a crisp crust topped with tangy gorgonzola cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves. Perfect as an appetizer or a light snack, they bake quickly in a hot oven for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 pizzettes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough
- 8 ounces purchased pizza dough
Toppings
- 3 ounces crumbled gorgonzola
- 3 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F and prepare a heavy large baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Roll and Cut Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Using a 2 to 2½ inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out 18 circles from the dough and arrange them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola evenly over the dough circles. Place the quartered cherry tomatoes on top, gently pressing them into the dough to help them stay in place during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the pizzettes for 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizzettes from the oven and immediately drizzle them with the extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle the torn fresh basil leaves over the top and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Arrange on a platter and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a high-quality pizza dough for best flavor and texture, or make your own if preferred.
- Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with grape tomatoes or thinly sliced regular tomatoes.
- For a less tangy cheese, substitute gorgonzola with blue cheese or feta.
- Work quickly after baking to add basil and oil, preserving their fresh flavor and preventing wilting.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough circles for 2-3 minutes before adding toppings.
