Creamy Garlic White Pizza (Printable Version)

A luscious white pizza with velvety garlic cream sauce, bubbly mozzarella cheese, and perfectly crisp crust.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Pizza Dough

01 - 1 pound fresh pizza dough

→ Garlic Cream Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Toppings

10 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
13 - Olive oil for brushing

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
02 - On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
03 - In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, then add salt and pepper. Simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
04 - Spread the garlic cream sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then top with the additional Parmesan cheese.
06 - Brush the exposed crust with olive oil for extra color and crispness.
07 - Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, slice, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic cream sauce is so silky and flavorful, you'll want to eat it with a spoon before it even hits the dough.
  • It bakes up in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or last minute gatherings.
  • You get all the indulgence of a restaurant style white pizza without leaving your kitchen.
  • The crispy, golden crust paired with bubbly mozzarella is pure satisfaction in every bite.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the stone or sheet, a cold surface will give you a pale, floppy crust instead of that crispy bottom you're after.
  • Whisk the sauce constantly as it thickens, or you'll end up with lumps that won't spread smoothly on the dough.
  • Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling if it's been in the fridge, otherwise it'll snap back and refuse to stretch.
03 -
  • Use a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or semolina to slide the pizza onto the stone without sticking, it's a game changer for ease and texture.
  • If your oven runs hot, lower the temp to 450°F and add a couple minutes to avoid burning the crust before the cheese fully melts.
  • Grate your own mozzarella instead of buying pre shredded, the anti caking agents in bagged cheese can prevent it from melting as smoothly.
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