Packed with the delicious, light flavors of a caprese salad, these Caprese Mini Pizzas are an absolute delight to make and enjoy. They're perfect for pizza night when you don't feel like putting a lot of kitchen time and effort. Time to satisfy that pizza craving with this easy mini pizza recipe folks!
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Why This Recipe Works
- These mini pizzas are an absolute hit in my family, and for many reasons.
- Everyone gets to have their own mini pizza, and is able to customize the pizza based on what they like.
- They can all choose their favorite toppings and enjoy the process of making these homemade pizzas. If you love pizza, you've got to try making these!
🥘 Ingredients
You'll need a very simple set of ingredients to make these mini pizzas.
- Mini Naan Rounds: Serve as a convenient and tasty base for the mini pizzas.
- Pizza Sauce or Marinara: Adds a classic Italian flavor, can be customized to taste.
- Shredded Mozzarella: Creates a melty, cheesy layer on top of the pizza.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Contribute a juicy burst and vibrant color to the pizzas.
- Arugula: Adds a fresh, peppery crunch for contrast.
- Basil Leaves: Infuse the pizzas with a distinctive, aromatic flavor.
- Balsamic Glaze: Drizzled on top for a sweet, tangy, and rich finish.
- Black Pepper: Adds a final hit of spice and warmth to the dish.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
Just remember to place these on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- If you don't have naan bread, you can use some homemade dough or ready to use pizza crusts instead.
- Small sized flour tortillas can also be a great option. You could also use biscuit dough to make your own mini pizzas.
📖 Optional Toppings
- For some extra rich flavor, don't forget to drizzle some olive oil over the pizza dough before you pop it in the toaster oven.
- You can top the mini pizzas with almost anything you like. Chopped fresh basil, mixed Italian herbs, sliced green peppers, baby corn, zucchini, mushrooms, sliced onions, olives, capers and jalapenos are good choices.
🔪How To Make Mini Pizzas
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make these mini pizzas.
Step One: Slice your cherry tomatoes. Place your basil leaves on top of each other, roll them together and cut them thinly. Place your mini naan rounds on a baking sheet and evenly divide the pizza sauce over the mini rounds.
Step Two: Then evenly divide the shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil over the mini pizzas. Season with black pepper.
Step Three: Preheat the oven and pop them in for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges reach your desired golden brown color.
Step Four: Top your Caprese Mini Pizzas with balsamic glaze and arugula. Serve and Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Making these mini pizzas is super easy, but you might want to note down these little tips and tricks too.
- If you're wondering how long do mini pizzas take to cook in the oven, well, it totally depends on the kind of pizza crust you're using.
- To make sure the pizzas are cooked well, just keep an eye on the crust and cook it until it is lightly browned and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- You could use any kind of cheese for this mini pizzas recipe. Pepper jack cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese are two good options.
- You could also skip the grated cheese and spread some sauce cheese on the pizza dough for some extra melty goodness.
- To make these easy mini pizzas, remember to roll the biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface before you top it with the pizza sauce cheese, your desired toppings and then bake it in a preheated oven.
💭 FAQs
Caprese Mini Pizzas are small, bite-sized pizzas inspired by the classic Caprese salad, which typically features fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. On a mini pizza, you'll find a combination of these ingredients with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra flavor boost.
Yes, store-bought pizza dough works perfectly fine for these mini pizzas. If you're short on time, using pre-made dough can save you effort without sacrificing flavor. Just be sure to roll it out thinly to get a crispy base.
You can prep the pizzas ahead of time by assembling them and keeping them covered in the fridge. When you're ready to bake, simply pop them in the oven. For best results, add the fresh basil and balsamic glaze just before serving to maintain their freshness.
You can add other toppings like a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, a few slices of pepperoni, or even a drizzle of pesto for extra flavor. Feel free to experiment based on your preferences or what you have on hand!
Allow the mini pizzas to cool down completely at room temperature before attempting to store them. Placing hot pizzas directly into the refrigerator can create condensation, leading to soggy crusts. Transfer the leftover mini pizzas to an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. This helps prevent air from reaching the pizzas, which can cause them to dry out or become stale.Leftover pizzas can typically be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Yes. Place the wrapped pizzas in a freezer-safe bag or container, removing as much air as possible before sealing. Frozen mini pizzas can last for 1-2 months.
🧂Serving Suggestions
These mini pizzas are so much fun, and you can enjoy them as is when you're hit by a pizza craving and don't want to order takeout.
- You can also team up a personal pizza with some Garlic Bread, Sweet Potato Fries or some tasty Halloumi Fries if you really want to go the extra mile.
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Caprese Mini Pizzas
Ingredients
- 6 Mini Naan Rounds
- ½ cup Pizza Sauce
- ½ cup Shredded Mozzarella
- ¼ cup Cherry Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Arugula
- 3-4 Basil Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make these mini pizzas.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice your cherry tomatoes. Place your basil leaves on top of each other, roll them together and cut them thinly.
- Place your mini naan rounds on a baking sheet and evenly divide the pizza sauce over the mini rounds.
- Then evenly divide the shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced basil over the mini pizzas. Season with black pepper.
- Preheat the oven and pop them in for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges reach your desired golden brown color.
- Top with balsamic glaze and arugula. Enjoy
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