Description
To understand the beauty of this dish, we have to look at the star of the show: the burrata. While a standard Margherita uses fresh mozzarella, a Burrata Margherita Pizza with Balsamic Glaze uses two layers of cheese to achieve a specific textural contrast. The base layer is mozzarella, which melts and browns during the baking process to provide that classic gooey foundation. The burrata, however, is added after the pizza leaves the oven.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup tomato sauce (preferably San Marzano)
- 1 ½ cups fresh mozzarella, sliced or shredded
- 1 large ball burrata cheese
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
For the Balsamic Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the balsamic glaze
- In a small pan, simmer balsamic vinegar (and honey if using) over low heat.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Let cool; it will thicken more as it sits.
2. Prepare the pizza
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface.
- Place on a baking tray or pizza stone.
3. Assemble
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- Add mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
4. Bake
- Bake for 10–14 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
5. Add burrata
- Remove pizza from oven.
- Tear burrata and place it in the center (or spread gently across).
6. Finish
- Add fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
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