Description
Cheesy Brie Pizza blends Italian culinary magic with creamy indulgence, creating a mouthwatering experience. Melted brie, rich toppings, and crisp crust invite you to savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 wheel brie cheese
- 1 refrigerated pizza dough
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pizza sauce
Cheese and Protein Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 pepperoni slices
Garnish:
- Fresh minced basil
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Carefully trim the top rind off the brie wheel, exposing the creamy interior for maximum flavor infusion.
- Roll out the pizza dough and create a circular base large enough to fully encase the brie, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the brie at the center of the prepared dough, leaving sufficient margin for sealing.
- Layer minced garlic across the brie’s surface, followed by a spread of pizza sauce for robust taste.
- Generously distribute mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices to create a rich, savory topping.
- Carefully fold and crimp the dough edges, completely enclosing the brie and toppings to prevent leakage.
- Transfer the prepared stuffed brie to the preheated baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- Watch for golden-brown crust development and complete cheese melting as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan for enhanced aromatics.
- Slice and serve while hot, ensuring maximum cheese stretch and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose soft, creamy brie at room temperature for easier handling and better melting.
- Remove rind only from the top to allow toppings to meld directly with cheese.
- Use pizza dough at room temperature to prevent tearing and ensure smooth wrapping.
- Try alternative toppings like caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, or prosciutto for unique flavor combinations.
- Substitute regular pizza dough with cauliflower crust or gluten-free pre-made dough.
- Replace pepperoni with roasted vegetables or plant-based pepperoni alternatives.
- Prevent soggy bottom by preheating baking sheet and using parchment paper for crisp crust.
- Let brie rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg