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Pizza al Tartufo with truffles and Italian cheese
Luxury truffle pizza from Umbria

White Truffle Pizza (Pizza al Tartufo)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Pizza al Tartufo is a textbook example of the "less is more" culinary philosophy. The truffle, a treasure from the forests of Umbria, has such an intense aroma that it tolerates no loud neighbors. That's why this is a "pizza bianca" (white pizza)—no tomato sauce. Garlic, cheese, and thyme serve merely as the backing band for the truffle's solo performance.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Truffle shaver (or very sharp knife)
  • Parchment paper or pizza stone

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Stretch the dough into a circle.

Tip: Let the dough come to room temperature first; it will stretch much easier.
2 ✓

Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side all over the raw dough surface, then brush lightly with olive oil.

Tip: Rubbing infuses the dough with garlic oils without risking burnt bits of garlic on the crust.
3 ✓

Tear the mozzarella over the dough and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Tip: With white pizzas, high-quality cheese is vital since there's no tomato sauce to hide behind.
4 ✓

Remove from the oven. If using truffle paste, dot it on the hot pizza now. If using fresh, shave it thinly over the top immediately.

Tip: Truffle aromas are heat-sensitive. The steam from the hot pizza warms them just enough to release their scent without killing it.
5 ✓

Top with Parmesan shavings and fresh thyme. Serve immediately.

Tip: The salty umami of Parmesan amplifies the earthiness of the mushrooms.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use truffle oil?
Yes, if you don't have fresh truffles, drizzle high-quality truffle oil over the pizza *after* baking. Never bake it, or the flavor will vanish.
Wine pairing?
A full-bodied, earthy red wine or a mature white works best.

Ingredients

  • 1 ball Pizza Dough (approx. 1 lb)
  • 1 oz Fresh Truffle (or high-quality truffle paste)
  • 7 oz Fresh Mozzarella Ball
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese (shaved)
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
  • 1 clove Garlic