Description
This Delicious Puff Pastry Pizza recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy homemade pizza with a flaky puff pastry crust. Featuring two varieties—one with ham and tomatoes, and the other with salami and caramelized onions—both topped with gooey mozzarella, this recipe delivers a perfect combination of savory flavors in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
Ham Pizza Toppings
- 4 slices ham
- 3 pieces cherry tomatoes, chopped
- about 125 g mozzarella cheese, divided in half (about 1/2 cup per pizza)
Salami Pizza Toppings
- 10 slices salami
- 2 tsp caramelized onion
- remaining half of the shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 220°C (430°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for a crispy puff pastry crust.
- Defrost the puff pastry: Leave the puff pastry sheet out at room temperature for about 20 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Cut the pastry: Slice the sheet into two equal halves to make two individual pizzas, allowing even cooking.
- Prepare the baking tray: Lay the pastry halves on an oven tray lined with baking paper, spacing them approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) apart for proper air circulation.
- Spread tomato paste: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of tomato paste on each pastry piece, leaving about a 1 cm (0.4 inch) border for the crust.
- Add toppings to ham pizza: On one pastry half, layer the ham slices, chopped cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Add toppings to salami pizza: On the other half, layer the salami slices, caramelized onions, and top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizzas: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool slightly, then slice and serve warm to experience the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold to handle easily and prevent tearing.
- You can customize toppings to your liking, such as adding bell peppers or olives for additional flavor.
- Use parchment or baking paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; watch for a golden crust and bubbly cheese as indicators.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the fridge and reheated in an oven or toaster oven for best texture.
