- Why is the sage bitter?
- If eaten raw or used in excess, it can be intense. Cooking it (especially in fat) softens the flavor.
- Won't it be dry without tomato sauce?
- The heavy cream and cheeses provide plenty of moisture and fat. It's a rich, juicy pizza.
Sage & Cream White Pizza
Sage is a polarizing herb: you either love it or find it medicinal. The secret to this pizza is fat and heat. Sage's essential oils are fat-soluble, so in a creamy, cheesy environment, they mellow out into an elegant, piney-citrus aroma. A minimalist but sophisticated dish.
Ingredients
10-12
oz
Pizza Dough
1/2
cup
Heavy Cream (min. 30%)
3.5
oz
Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
5
oz
Mozzarella (drained)
10
leaves
Fresh Sage
2
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Freshly ground black pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to max (450-480°F). Toss the sage leaves in the olive oil in a small bowl.
Tip: Oiling the leaves helps them crisp up in the oven without burning black.
2
✓
Roll out the dough and place in the pan. Brush a thin layer of heavy cream over the base.
Tip: The cream keeps the dough moist, but don't drown it!
3
✓
Season with salt and pepper, then scatter the cheeses on top.
Tip: The mix of Parmesan and mozzarella provides saltiness and stretch.
4
✓
Distribute the oily sage leaves over the cheese.
Tip: The sage flavor will infuse into the melting cheese.
5
✓
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust puffs up golden brown and sage is crisp.
Tip: Don't open the door during the first 5 minutes to allow for maximum oven spring.
6
✓
Before serving, drizzle with the remaining sage-infused oil from the bowl.
Tip: This adds an extra layer of aromatic flavor.
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Ingredients
- 10-12 oz Pizza Dough
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (min. 30%)
- 3.5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
- 5 oz Mozzarella (drained)
- 10 leaves Fresh Sage
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper