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Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita

This vibrant cherry tomato pizza margherita offers a delightful twist on the classic Italian favourite. By pan-searing the cherry tomatoes until they are lightly charred and bursting with juice, you create a rustic, deeply flavoured topping that far surpasses a standard sauce. Infused with aromatic fennel seeds and a hint of chilli, this vegetarian dish brings a gourmet touch to your kitchen with very little effort.

Ideal for a quick midweek dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, this recipe uses shop-bought dough for convenience while focusing on high-quality toppings. The combination of creamy mozzarella and fresh basil provides a traditional finish, making it a crowd-pleasing option for children and adults alike. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad for a complete, homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Cherry Tomato Pizza Margherita

  • 1 13.230g tube refrigerated pizza dough

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 350g bag cherry tomatoes, stemmed

  • 1 garlic clove, pressed

  • 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed in plastic bag

  • 1/4 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

  • 30g ball fresh mozzarella in water (ovoline), diced

  • 110g whole-milk mozzarella, diced

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves plus small leaves for garnish

Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 218°C. Unroll dough on heavy large baking sheet; pull to about 12x8-inch rectangle, pinching any tears to seal. Fold over edge of dough to make border.

Heat large skillet over high heat 2 minutes. Add oil, then tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until tomatoes are charred and beginning to break down, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in garlic, fennel, and crushed red pepper. Using back of fork, crush tomatoes in bowl, leaving large chunks intact. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Toss cheeses and chopped basil in medium bowl.

Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over dough, right up to border. Spoon on tomato mixture in dollops, leaving some cheese uncovered. Bake pizza until crust is crisp and brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Loosen pizza with metal spatula and slide onto board. Garnish with basil leaves.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Ursprünglich veröffentlicht

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