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Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza

This pizza features a thin, crispy crust topped with a rich tomato sauce, slices of spicy pepperoni, and generous dollops of creamy burrata cheese. It is baked until bubbly and golden, with textures that range from crisp edges to melted cheeses and cool, luscious dollops on top, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably herbed
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices spicy or mild depending on preference
  • 1 ball burrata cheese fresh, at room temperature
  • to taste fresh basil for garnish
  • Olive oil for brushing olive oil optional, for finishing

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Oven
  • Rolling pin
  • Pizza peel or large spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to the highest setting, typically 500°F (260°C), and if using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well—this ensures a crispy crust.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a thin circle, about 12 inches in diameter, aiming for an even thickness with a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
  3. Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone, making it easier to slide into the oven.
  4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges to form your crust.
  5. Distribute the pepperoni slices over the sauced dough, making sure they are spread out to cover most of the surface for even flavor.
  6. If you're using a pizza stone, slide the parchment with the assembled pizza onto the hot stone in the oven. Otherwise, place the baking sheet in the oven.
  7. Bake the pizza for about 10-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is bubbly with some browned spots.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly for a minute to prevent melting too quickly when adding the burrata.
  9. Generously tear the burrata cheese into uneven chunks and evenly dollop them over the hot pizza, allowing the cheese to soften and melt slightly from the residual heat.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a light drizzle of olive oil for aroma and flavor, if desired.
  11. Slice the pizza and serve immediately, enjoying the crispy crust, melty cheese, and cool burrata with each bite.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of sea salt. Using a pizza stone yields the best crispy crust, but a baking sheet works well too.