Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce. This dish takes traditional pizza to a whole new level, combining the earthy taste of marinated artichokes and the rich, velvety texture of a spinach parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in, this 12-inch pizza is easily customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite toppings. Whether you’re enjoying it in summer or winter, this pizza is sure to impress anyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 1 1/2 oz cream cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 oz finely grated parmesan
- 3 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 recipe artisan pizza dough (one 15 oz dough ball)
- 4 oz shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (whole milk, if possible)
- 1 oz coarsely grated pecorino
- 4 oz marinated artichoke quarters (8-10), drained and patted dry
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, smashed garlic, and cream cheese. Whisk continuously until smooth and heated through.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the finely grated parmesan cheese until melted. Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- On a floured surface, roll out half of your artisan pizza dough into a 12-inch round shape. Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Spread an even layer of the prepared spinach cream sauce over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the top. Add coarsely grated pecorino cheese followed by marinated artichoke quarters.
- Place your assembled pizza in the oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, slice into wedges, and enjoy your delicious artichoke pizza with spinach parmesan cream sauce!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 pizza (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg