Strawberry and Mascarpone Dessert Pizza

Name: Strawberry and Mascarpone Dessert Pizza
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Whipped Mascarpone: 1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened; Whipped Mascarpone: 2 tbsp powdered sugar; Whipped Mascarpone: 1 tsp vanilla extract; Whipped Mascarpone: Zest of ½ lemon; Toppings: 1 portion pizza dough (approx. 230–250g); Toppings: 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced; Toppings: 1 tbsp sugar, for macerating; Toppings: Handful of fresh basil, torn or julienned; Toppings: Aged balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze), for drizzling; Toppings: Olive oil, for brushing; Toppings: Cornmeal or flour, for dusting peel or board

Pairs With Pinot Noir

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Difficulty:: Easy
Prep Time:: 35 minutes
Cook Time:: 10 minutes
Total Time:: 45 minutes
Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Whipped Mascarpone

1 cup mascarpone cheese, softened 2 cups mascarpone cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar 4 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ lemon Zest of 1 lemon

Toppings

1 portion pizza dough (approx. 230–250g) 2 portions pizza dough (approx. 230-250g each)
1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 tbsp sugar, for macerating 2 tbsp sugar, for macerating
Handful of fresh basil, torn or julienned Two handfuls of fresh basil, torn or julienned
Aged balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze), for drizzling Aged balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze), for drizzling
Olive oil, for brushing Olive oil, for brushing
Cornmeal or flour, for dusting peel or board Cornmeal or flour, for dusting peel or board

Instructions

Macerate the strawberries

Thoroughly wash and dry berries before slicing. In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit at room temp for 20–30 minutes until juicy. Strawberries can be washed, dried, and sliced up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Add sugar and macerate for 20-30 minutes at room temperature just before assembly.
Whip the mascarpone

In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use – up to a day in advance.
Preheat your grill or oven

Heat to 500°F with a pizza stone or steel inside. Allow 30 minutes for the stone to fully heat.
Prepare the dough

On a cornmeal-dusted peel, stretch dough into a 12″ circle. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Bake the crust

Slide onto the hot stone and bake for 6–8 minutes until puffed, golden, and lightly crisp. Remove and let cool for a few minutes.
Add the toppings

Spread a generous layer of whipped mascarpone over the cooled crust. Top with macerated strawberries (drained of excess juice), scatter with basil, and finish with a delicate drizzle of aged balsamic.
Serve & sip

Slice and serve immediately with Rombauer Pinot Noir for a perfect pairing.