Tomato Mascarpone Pizza
This simple pizza is upgraded by the addition of mascarpone cheese and a drizzle of pesto! The sweet, creamy topping makes a great addition to a classic margherita style pizza and is a great way to use up leftover mascarpone.
Ingredients
- 2 individual sized pizza bases, or 1 large
- 4 Tbsp pizza sauce, or to taste
- 125 g (4.4 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 3-4 Tbsp mascarpone
- 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced into 3 slices each
- 3-4 Tbsp basil pesto
- 2-3 Tbsp grated parmesan or vegetarian Italian hard cheese
- basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200C / 400F.
- Spread the sauce over the base of the pizzas. Add the mozzarella slices on top, dollop little bits of mascarpone around the slices. Add the cherry tomatoes, and cover with parmesan / Italian hard cheese.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
- Drizzle the pesto over the top of the pizza. Add basil leaves to the top and serve.
Calories: 796kcal, Carbohydrates: 79g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 1549mg, Potassium: 229mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1529IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 527mg, Iron: 5mg