Description
This Grilled Caprese Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe perfect for summer cookouts or a quick outdoor meal. Featuring a crispy grilled pizza crust topped with classic Caprese ingredients like fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and aromatic basil, this dish combines smoky flavor from the grill with fresh Italian flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal one-serving gourmet pizza that’s both satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour and cornmeal (for dusting pan)
Toppings
- â…“ cup (123 g) pizza sauce, more if needed
- 1 ½ cups (112 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ large heirloom tomato, thinly sliced
- Handful of basil, thinly sliced or hand-torn
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your outdoor grill to high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and ready for cooking to achieve that perfect char on the dough.
- Prepare the Dough: On a 9-inch pizza pan dusted with flour and cornmeal, roll out the pizza dough, gently stretching and pulling it to fit the pan shape evenly without tearing.
- Grill the Dough: Carefully slide the prepared dough onto the hot grill, centering it on the grates. Close the lid and grill for 3-5 minutes on each side, monitoring closely to avoid burning and to develop a crispy base.
- Assemble Toppings: Once both sides of the dough are nicely grilled, reduce the grill heat to low and bring the dough inside. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the grilled crust, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously, and arrange the thin tomato slices atop.
- Finish Grilling: Return the assembled pizza to the grill and cook with the lid closed until the cheese melts fully and toppings warm through, usually a few minutes. Remove from grill, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
- Use a pizza stone or pan dusted with flour and cornmeal to make transferring dough easier.
- Keep an eye on the dough while grilling; it cooks quickly and can burn if left unattended.
- For extra flavor, drizzle olive oil over the pizza before serving.
- You can substitute heirloom tomatoes with other fresh tomato varieties if unavailable.
