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Pizza Finlandese with reindeer meat, sour cream, and red onion
Finnish style pizza with reindeer meat and Mediterranean flavors

Finnish Reindeer Pizza (Pizza Berlusconi)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This pizza was born from a culinary diplomatic incident in 2008. The result? 'Pizza Berlusconi', which famously beat out Italian entries in international competition. The secret lies in the smoked reindeer meat, red onion, and the earthy flavor of chanterelles, all working surprisingly well on a crisp rye crust. Forget tomato sauce here: a sour cream base highlights the Nordic flavors better.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 780 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Finnish-Italian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pizza stone or hot baking sheet: Essential for a crisp bottom.
  • Parchment paper: For easier handling.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Turn your oven to the max (475°F/250°C+) and place your baking sheet or stone inside to heat up.

Tip: The hot surface shocks the dough, causing bubbles to expand rapidly for an airy crust.
2 ✓

Stretch the dough by hand. Avoid using a rolling pin as it pushes the air out.

Tip: Leave the edges thicker to form a rim.
3 ✓

Spread the crème fraîche over the dough and top with mozzarella.

Tip: The cream base is richer than tomato, so spread it thinly to avoid a soggy crust.
4 ✓

Top with paper-thin slices of red onion and the torn meat/mushrooms.

Tip: Tuck the onions slightly under the cheese to steam them rather than burn them.
5 ✓

Slide onto the hot stone/sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are blistered and brown.

Tip: Watch closely, as the high heat can cause burning quickly!
6 ✓

Immediately after baking, sprinkle with fresh thyme and drizzle with a little oil.

Tip: The hot steam brings out the aroma of the herbs.

Recipe FAQ

Where can I get reindeer?
It can be hard to find. Substitute with high-quality smoked venison or thinly sliced pastrami.
Why rye dough?
Rye is the foundation of Finnish bread culture. It gives a denser, more characterful flavor than plain wheat flour.

Ingredients

  • 9 oz Pizza Dough (preferably with 10-20% rye flour)
  • 1/2 cup Crème Fraîche or Full-Fat Sour Cream
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 3 oz Smoked Reindeer Meat (or smoked venison/pastrami)
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 2 oz Chanterelle Mushrooms (optional, but authentic)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Fresh Thyme