Description
Pumpkin and gouda pizza blends autumnal comfort with gourmet charm. Rustic ingredients create a delightful seasonal meal you’ll savor from first bite to last slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 g) gouda cheese, shredded
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (3 g) fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough packaging, ensuring optimal cooking conditions.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently stretch the pizza dough into a uniform circular shape, creating a thin and even base.
- Using a spatula, delicately spread a uniform layer of smooth pumpkin puree across the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously distribute shredded gouda cheese over the pumpkin layer, covering the surface evenly to ensure consistent melting and flavor.
- Carefully drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the pizza, creating a light and glossy finish.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh rosemary leaves over the pizza, adding an aromatic herb dimension to the dish.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake until the crust transforms into a golden-brown color and the cheese becomes perfectly melted and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a brief moment, then slice into wedges and serve immediately while still warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Swap pre-made pizza dough with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful autumn-inspired pizza.
- Toast rosemary leaves briefly before adding to enhance their aromatic oils and create a more intense, nutty flavor profile.
- Use a pizza stone or cast-iron skillet to achieve a crispier crust that provides a perfect contrast to the creamy pumpkin and melted gouda.
- For a protein boost, consider adding crumbled bacon or diced pancetta on top, which complements the sweet pumpkin and rich cheese beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg