Description
Savory five-ingredient pumpkin and gouda pizza blends seasonal flavors from autumn’s harvest. Creamy cheese and roasted pumpkin create a delightful combination you will savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Fresh herbs like sage or rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475F (245C), ensuring optimal temperature for perfect pizza crust development.
- Remove store-bought pizza dough from refrigeration, allowing it to reach room temperature for easier manipulation.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour, gently stretching and rolling the dough into a uniform circular shape.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined pizza stone or baking sheet, creating a smooth base.
- Distribute pumpkin puree across the dough surface, maintaining a small untouched border for a crisp crust edge.
- Generously scatter shredded Gouda cheese over the pumpkin layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Delicately brush olive oil along the dough’s perimeter to promote golden, crispy edges during baking.
- Slide the prepared pizza into the preheated oven, positioning it in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the crust transforms to a rich golden-brown and cheese melts completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh sage or rosemary leaves across the pizza moments before removing from the oven.
- Extract the pizza, let it rest briefly, then slice into wedges for serving.
- Garnish with additional herbs if desired, presenting a vibrant and aromatic autumn-inspired dish.
Notes
- Try alternative cheese options like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Roast fresh pumpkin chunks instead of using puree to enhance the natural sweetness and add more texture to the pizza.
- Add crispy bacon or prosciutto bits for extra protein and a savory crunch that complements the creamy pumpkin base.
- For a gluten-free version, use cauliflower crust or a pre-made gluten-free pizza base to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg