Description
Celebrate the season with this whimsical Halloween Pumpkin Pizza! Featuring a golden crust topped with creamy pumpkin puree, melty mozzarella, and aromatic Italian herbs, this dish transforms ordinary evenings into festive feasts. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, it’s a fun and flavorful way to embrace Halloween vibes while creating delicious memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired shape and thickness.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree with Italian seasoning. Spread evenly over rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the pumpkin sauce; add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Transfer pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg