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Bruschetta Pizza with burrata and cherry tomatoes sliced.
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Bruschetta Pizza with Burrata and Cherry Tomatoes

This easy fresh tomato bruschetta pizza is made with store bought pizza crust for a quick weeknight dinner, ready in less than half an hour. With creamy burrata cheese and punchy flavours from basil and balsamic vinegar, it's a fresh and light meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 9 oz Pizza dough  - Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil - Divided
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes - Halved
  • 3 tbsp Basil - Fresh
  • 1 tsp Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 4 oz Burrata - one small ball
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the store-bought pizza dough into a 12-15 inch (30-38cm) round and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on the dough. Bake the pizza base for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Make the Topping. While the pizza base bakes, prepare the tomato and basil topping. In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Set aside.
  • Add the Burrata. When ready, remove the pizza base from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Break the burrata ball over the pizza base and using a spatula, spread the creamy filing.
  • Top and Serve. Add the tomato bruschetta mixture to the pizza base, cut it into slices, serve and enjoy.

Notes

See the blog post above for step-by-step recipe photos. 
A few important ingredient notes:
  • Pizza dough: any store-bought or homemade pizza can be used. A gluten-free base is a good option for those with allergies, or choose whole wheat for a bit more fiber. You could even make it with homemade naan. Looking to cut out the dough altogether, try my Burrata Caprese instead!
  • Tomatoes: cherry tomatoes are best, but something like Roma or pear tomatoes are good alternatives. Make sure to chop larger varieties rather than halving them. Here are some recipe ideas if you're a gardener with too many cherry tomatoes.
  • Cheese: if you can't find burrata cheese, you can use an alternative like a soft goat cheese or even fresh mozzarella cheese instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 856IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 3mg