ESSENTIAL RECIPES- VEGGIES & SIDES recommended product
ESSENTIAL RECIPES- VEGGIES & SIDES recommended product
PEAR, MASCARPONE & WALNUT PIZZA BIANCA WITH HONEY
By Karen Els for Lactalis
Sweet, savoury, creamy, and crunchy. This one hits every note.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 store-bought pizza base
• 125g Galbani Mascarpone
• 100g Galbani Mozzarella, grated
• 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 – 2 tablespoons honey
METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 220 ° C. Place a baking tray inside to heat.
2. Place the pizza base on baking paper. Spread the mascarpone evenly over the base, leaving a small border for the crust. 3. Scatter the mozzarella over the base. 4. Arrange the pear slices on the pizza. 5. Sprinkle with the walnuts and thyme.
6. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
7. Transfer the pizza( with baking paper) onto the hot tray and bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until the base is crisp and the cheese melted and bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven and drizzle generously with honey. 9. Slice and serve immediately.
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