Description
Gouda-infused pumpkin pizza offers a delightful autumn twist on classic Italian flavors. Creamy cheese and seasonal squash create a unique, comforting meal that satisfies hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups (226 grams) gouda cheese, shredded
Aromatic and Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450F (230C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to ensure a crispy crust.
- Stretch pizza dough into a thin, even circle on a lightly floured surface, transferring carefully to the preheated baking surface.
- Spread a smooth, even layer of pumpkin puree across the entire dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously distribute shredded Gouda cheese over the pumpkin, creating a complete coverage.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onion rings across the cheese, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts into a bubbling, appetizing layer.
- Once removed from the oven, delicately garnish with fresh sage leaves for an aromatic finish.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Swap pizza dough with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful seasonal treat.
- Roast red onions beforehand to caramelize them, adding deeper sweetness and reducing sharp raw onion flavor.
- Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience, but homemade roasted pumpkin will elevate the pizza’s rich, authentic taste.
- Experiment with different cheese variations like sharp cheddar or smoked Gouda to create unique flavor profiles that complement the pumpkin’s earthy notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg