Description
A festive and unique pizza combining savory flavors with the sweetness of crushed candy canes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake recommended)
- Fresh basil, to taste
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup arugula or spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to about a quarter-inch thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the base.
- Add shredded mozzarella and sautéed mushrooms on top.
- Sprinkle fresh basil and thyme over the cheese and mushrooms.
- Crush candy canes and sprinkle evenly over the pizza.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Toss arugula on top after baking.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses and toppings based on your preferences. Fresh ingredients yield the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Candy Cane Pizza, holiday recipes, festive pizza, sweet and savory, Christmas food