Description
A whimsical twist on pizza featuring creamy mozzarella, candied peppermint, and fresh herbs, perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (or shredded)
- 1/4 cup Candied Peppermint (crushed)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or Mint (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the pizza dough into a desired shape and thickness, ideally a 12-inch round.
- Add a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the dough.
- Incorporate the crushed peppermint evenly over the cheese.
- Add fresh basil or mint on top.
- Drizzle olive oil for extra flavor.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a crunchier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: candy cane pizza, festive pizza, holiday recipe, family recipe, unique dessert