Description
A delightful pizza featuring earthy pumpkin puree and creamy Gouda cheese, perfect for embracing the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon
- Fresh herbs (sage or rosemary)
- Balsamic reduction (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the dough: Roll out store-bought dough or prepare homemade dough and let it rise.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree with olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle shredded Gouda over the pumpkin base.
- Add sliced onions and peppers, then sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool slightly, drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispier crust, place the pizza on a preheated pizza stone or par-bake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin pizza, gouda cheese, fall recipes, vegetarian pizza, homemade pizza