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The BEST Strawberry Pizza Recipe

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This delightful Strawberry Pizza combines a homemade yeast dough crust topped with a unique blend of strawberry sauce and ricotta, fresh strawberries, creamy mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelized onions, fresh basil, Maldon salt, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. It is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, ideal for a creative dessert or an elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (or 1 pkg)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for when the dough is rising
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal

Strawberry Sauce

  • 2 cups strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Toppings

  • 1 10″ pizza crust (prepared from dough)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup caramelized onions (about one onion)
  • 6 strawberries, sliced
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella
  • 4 pieces prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup basil, thinly sliced
  • sprinkle Maldon salt (or other finishing salt)
  • drizzle balsamic reduction

Instructions

  1. Make the Pizza Dough: In a measuring cup, combine the lukewarm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it bubbles. In your food processor mixing bowl, add the flour and salt and give them a quick stir. When the yeast mixture is bubbly, add it along with 1/4 cup olive oil to the flour. Mix on medium speed for 5 to 8 minutes until the dough is well combined and smooth. Adjust texture by adding extra flour or water one tablespoon at a time as needed.
  2. Shape and Rise Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and form it into a round disc. Cut into 5 or 6 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Place the dough ball to use immediately on an oiled baking tray or in an oiled bowl, drizzling oil over the top. Cover with a tea towel and let rise for about 25 minutes until doubled in size. Remaining dough balls can be frozen.
  3. Prepare Strawberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Make Caramelized Onions: Thinly slice one onion. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, cooking and stirring every few minutes for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned and caramelized (they do not need to be very dark).
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F if using a pizza stone, or 425°F if using a baking tray. Place the pizza stone in the oven during preheating if you have one.
  6. Shape Pizza Crust: On a floured surface, take one dough ball and stretch or press it with your fingers and knuckles from the center outward into your preferred pizza shape. Use a pizza peel dusted with flour and cornmeal or place the dough on parchment paper for easy transfer.
  7. Assemble Pizza: Mix 1/4 cup of the cooled strawberry sauce with 1/4 cup ricotta cheese and spread a thin even layer of this mixture over the pizza crust. Top with fresh sliced strawberries and torn pieces of fresh mozzarella. Add torn prosciutto pieces evenly over the top.
  8. Bake Pizza: Transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking tray. Bake for about 8 minutes at 500°F or approximately 12 minutes at 425°F until the mozzarella has melted and the crust is cooked through.
  9. Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Garnish with sliced fresh basil and a sprinkle of Maldon or finishing salt. Drizzle balsamic reduction over the pizza to finish. Slice and serve immediately to enjoy the blend of sweet and savory flavors.

Notes

  • Extra dough balls can be frozen for later use; thaw and let rise before shaping and baking.
  • Using a pizza stone will give a crispier crust; if unavailable, a baking tray is a good alternative.
  • Adjust sugar in the strawberry sauce to your preference for sweetness.
  • Ensure the oven is fully preheated for best baking results.
  • Balsamic reduction adds a tangy sweetness that complements the fruit and prosciutto nicely but can be omitted if desired.

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