Description
Hearty 5 ingredient pumpkin and gouda pizza blends autumn’s warmth with creamy cheese perfection. Crisp crust and rich seasonal flavors invite you to savor comfort in each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound gouda cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1 pizza dough (approximately 14 ounces)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage
Liquid and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Create a smooth, flat canvas by stretching pizza dough on a lightly dusted work surface until it reaches your preferred thinness.
- Artfully paint the dough’s surface with a uniform layer of pumpkin puree, maintaining a narrow perimeter for a crisp crust edge.
- Blanket the pumpkin base with a generous snowfall of shredded Gouda cheese, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Enhance the pizza’s flavor profile by delicately streaming extra virgin olive oil across the cheese layer.
- Gracefully distribute fresh sage leaves atop the cheese, creating an aromatic herb landscape.
- Transfer the pizza to a 450°F oven, allowing it to transform for 12-15 minutes until the crust achieves a golden-bronze hue and the cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling surface.
- Extract the pizza from the oven, let it rest momentarily, then slice into wedges and serve while piping hot for maximum sensory enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap standard pizza dough with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious recipe.
- Roast fresh pumpkin instead of using canned puree for enhanced natural sweetness and deeper flavor complexity.
- Add crispy pancetta or crumbled bacon bits for extra savory depth if you want a more robust protein element.
- Consider using smoked Gouda to elevate the pizza’s flavor profile and introduce a rich, smoky undertone that complements the pumpkin beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg