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Four Cheese Margherita Pizza

Four Cheese Margherita Pizza
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Four Cheese Margherita Pizza is a delicious and sophisticated twist on the classic Margherita, combining the freshness of ripe tomatoes and basil with the rich melt of mozzarella, Parmesan, fontina, and gorgonzola cheeses. This pizza offers a perfect balance of creamy textures, aromatic flavors, and a crispy crust, appealing to cheese lovers and anyone looking for a comforting yet elegant dish.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 12-inch pizza dough (fresh or store-bought)
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Tomato

  • Tomato sauce (high-quality or crushed San Marzano tomatoes, enough to spread thinly)

Cheeses

  • Fresh mozzarella cheese (torn into pieces)
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Fontina cheese (small chunks)
  • Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)

Herbs

  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, added after baking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a thin, even 12-inch circle. Ensure the dough isn’t too thick to allow toppings to shine and the crust to bake crisp.
  2. Spread the Tomato Sauce: Evenly spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border around the edges to let the crust become golden and crisp.
  3. Add the Cheese Layer: Distribute torn fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Add small chunks of fontina and crumble gorgonzola over the pizza, creating creamy pockets of flavors.
  4. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbling with slight browning.
  5. Add Fresh Basil and Olive Oil: After removing the pizza from the oven, scatter fresh basil leaves on top and drizzle with high-quality olive oil for an aromatic finish before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cheese for even melting and better flavor integration.
  • Preheat oven thoroughly to ensure a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
  • Avoid overloading with cheese or sauce to prevent soggy pizza.
  • Add fresh basil after baking to preserve its vibrant flavor and color.
  • Using a pizza stone or steel helps achieve a crunchy, well-cooked crust similar to a pizzeria.

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