Two easy-to-make homemade pizza recipes using fresh fruit and greens that are perfect for warmer temps.
Homemade pizza is a fun and easy at-home dinner that’s always a good idea. But for summer, I’ve been all about adding fruit to my homemade pizzas and trying different combos using whatever fresh ingredients I have on hand.
My friend Jenna first made this Strawberry & Arugula pizza for a Bachelorette watch party a few weeks ago, and her sister, Alli, makes the Peach & Basil one (I saw it on Instagram and knew I had to try it for myself!). They’re seriously so good and have both become my go-to summer pizza recipes. Plus, since the dough is pre-made they’re super quick and easy to make without a ton of prep. I always use Trader Joe’s garlic and herb pizza dough. You can buy it fresh and it’s good with every type of pizza.
These pizzas are perfect for a party, too—just cut them into bite-size pieces.
Enjoy!
Peach & Basil Pizza Recipe
- 1 pack Trader Joe’s garlic and herb pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup julienned basil leaves (or to taste)
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Sprinkle flour on your surface and roll out the dough. Bake for 8 minutes.
3. Brush the cooked dough with olive oil.
4. Layer on the sliced mozzarella. Top with basil and peaches.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges of the crust are golden brown and cheese is nice and melty.
6. Heat balsamic in a small saucepan over high heat. Continuously stir until it thickens, about 4-5 minutes. (Tip: You can also use a ready-made balsamic glaze—Trader Joe’s has a good one!)
Strawberry & Arugula Pizza Recipe
- 1 pack Trader Joe’s garlic and herb pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 8 strawberries, sliced
- 2 large handfuls arugula
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Sprinkle flour on your surface and roll out the dough. Bake for 8 minutes.
3. Brush the cooked dough with olive oil.
4. Layer on the sliced mozzarella. Top with arugula and strawberries.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges of the crust are golden brown and cheese is melty.
We ended up doing the balsamic drizzle on both the peach and strawberry pizzas. It’s the perfect finishing touch to a fruit pizza!
Which is your favorite combo? Peach and basil or strawberry and arugula?
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