Description
Halloween Pumpkin Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza that brings the flavors of fall to your table. With a crispy crust topped with creamy pumpkin puree, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory herbs, this festive dish is perfect for Halloween parties or cozy family dinners. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that captures the spirit of the season in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into desired shape and transfer to parchment paper.
- Mix pumpkin puree with Italian seasoning and spread evenly over the dough.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, and toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle olive oil over the toppings.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute mozzarella with goat cheese or feta. - Customize toppings with caramelized onions or sautéed greens for variety. - Pre-bake the crust for five minutes for an extra crispy base.