Pizza With Charred Cherry Tomatoes And Pesto

Name: Pizza With Charred Cherry Tomatoes And Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 5 basil leaves, torn; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Pizza Dough; 3/4 cup coarsely grated aged Gouda (3 ounces); 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Basil Pesto

Servings: persons

3/4 pound cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
5 basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pizza Dough
3/4 cup coarsely grated aged Gouda (3 ounces)
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Basil Pesto

1
Preheat the broiler. In a medium baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes with the panko, garlic, shallot, basil and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil 6 inches from the heat for about 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes pop and brown lightly.
2
Preheat the oven to 500u00b0. Set a pizza stone on the bottom of the oven and heat for at least 30 minutes.
3
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each ball of Pizza Dough to a 7-inch round. Transfer two rounds to a lightly floured pizza peel. Spoon one-sixth of the cherry tomato topping on each round. Slide the pizzas onto the heated stone and bake for about 5 minutes, or until sizzling and just set. Remove from the oven and sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of the aged Gouda and 1 tablespoon of the Parmigiano. Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes longer, until the cheeses are melted and the crust is lightly browned. Drizzle with a little Basil Pesto and serve. Repeat with the remaining dough, tomato topping, cheeses and pesto.
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Make Ahead
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The cherry tomato topping can be refrigerated overnight; let return to room temperature before using

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs), 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 1 shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Pizza With Charred Cherry Tomatoes And Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!