Pizza with artichokes, olives and cheese

4 servings

30 minutes

Pizza with artichokes, olives, and cheese is a true celebration of flavors born in the heart of Italian cuisine. The delicate dough infused with the aromas of fresh rosemary and olive oil creates the perfect base for a rich and refined combination of ingredients. Artichokes, known for their light nutty flavor, add sophistication to the dish, while burrata provides creamy tenderness. Olives add a piquant touch and balance the flavor nuances. The finishing touch is lemon zest, giving a light citrus freshness. This pizza variant is perfect for elegant dinners or pleasant gatherings with friends, highlighting the depth of Italian culinary traditions. Serve with a glass of white wine to enhance the harmony of flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 962.8
• Proteins: 10.9g
• Fats: 71.6g
• Carbohydrates: 67.1g

Ingredients

• Lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Artichokes: 2 pc
• Olive oil: 7 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Pizza dough: 450 g
• Burrata cheese: 2 pc
• Pitted olives: 1 glass
• Fresh rosemary leaves: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 230˚C. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a bowl of water. Use a serrated knife to remove the outer leaves of the artichokes to reveal the heart. Remove the top leaves. Trim the stems. Cut the artichokes in half and scoop out the heart. Dip the artichoke hearts in the lemon juice water to prevent browning. Slice thinly and transfer to a small bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil, mix; season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Artichokes: 2 pieces
   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Carefully roll each piece of dough into a round flatbread with a diameter of 22½ cm and place on greased baking sheets. (If the dough shrinks, cover it and let it rest for 10 minutes, then roll it out again.)

   Required ingredients:

   • Pizza dough: 450 g
   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons

3. Grease with 4 tbsp of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese, olives, artichokes, and rosemary. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes (turn the trays after 5-6 minutes) until the cheese melts and bubbles, and a golden crust forms on the dough. Sprinkle with lemon zest and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 7 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Burrata cheese: 2 pieces
   • Pitted olives: 1 glass
   • Artichokes: 2 pieces
   • Fresh rosemary leaves: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste