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    Home » Recipes » Grilling » Grilled Caprese Pizza

    LAST UPDATED: February 16, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: August 10, 2016 By Toni Dash 38 Comments

    Grilled Caprese Pizza

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    Grilled Caprese Pizza Collage

    Grilled pizzas are a fantastic way to express your creativity with fresh, seasonal ingredients without heating up the kitchen! Grilled Caprese Pizza boasts fresh ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil ribbons topped with a homemade balsamic reduction on a prepared pizza crust. It could not be easier or more delicious!Grilled Caprese Pizza sliced

    We have entered the last true month of summer, before Labor Day starts the direct path to fall. School is already in session in many places in the U.S. and my kids will be starting up in the next two weeks. The combination of available fresh summer produce, not wanting to heat up the kitchen or take a long time to whip up a great meal has lead me to start grilling pizzas. Today I’ll be sharing a pizza riff on my favorite summer salad: Grilled Caprese Pizza.

    If you scan the internet, you’ll find loads of tantalizing grilled pizza recipes made with fresh dough. I’m sure they are delicious but candidly I’m taking the ease of preparation up a notch and using a prepared pizza crust. They are available from many manufacturer’s in varied thicknesses.

    Grilled Caprese Pizza With colorful tomatoes

    I keep pizza crusts in the freezer, ready to top and cook quickly. I like a crisp pizza crust to load on fresh toppings so the toppings really are the star of the pizza.

    The cool thing about making your own pizza is the topping is completely up to your inspiration and taste. Preparing the pizza on the grill gives a great pizza oven type flavor, as well as allows fresh ingredients to cook quickly, still retaining their natural flavors.

    Sliced Grilled Caprese Pizza

    In the spirit of Insalata Caprese this pizza is topped with thick slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, slices of colorful heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of homemade balsamic vinegar reduction. The pizza is fresh with beautiful flavors.

    Enjoying fresh tomatoes from the home garden or Farmer’s Market is a must at this time of year. Their flavor is fantastic and the options available expand past the usual red varieties found in grocery stores year round.

    Close up of Grilled Caprese Pizza

    I prefer to grill thin crust pizza via the indirect method, meaning the heat is not directly underneath the pizza. This allows for a quick grill on crust without risk of burning. Once flipped over and topped, the pizza can stay out way of the flame while the buffalo mozzarella relaxes.

    Side view of Grilled Caprese Pizza

    While grilling the tomatoes and mozzarella will release liquid. There are a few tips in the recipe to reduce the impact of this. Gluten-free crusts can vary in their ability of absorb moisture. The Udi’s crusts are perfect for this recipe both for their slightly sweet flavor but also that they stay sturdy when grilled and with any moisture coming from the toppings. Traditional gluten crusts should not be impacted by this.

    Close up of sliced Grilled Caprese Pizza

    Grilled Caprese Pizza sliced

    Grilled Caprese Pizza

    Griling pizza is a summery way to get some extra flavor without heating up the kitchen. Cooking on indirect heat allows the fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella to gently cook while still maintaining their fresh flavors.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 9-inch pizza; serves 2-4
    Calories: 1125kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 9-inch Pizza Crust (regular or gluten-free)
    • 2-4 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 3-4 medium fresh Tomatoes , sliced ½-inch thick or thinner (note: a mix of large and small or medium tomatoes may be substituted); set on paper towels to absorb extra moisture
    • 8 ounces Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese , sliced into ¼-inch thick slices
    • ¼ cup fresh Basil Leaves , sliced into thin ribbons (refer to photos)
    • Kosher Salt

    Instructions

    • Pour the vinegar into a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Allow the vinegar to boil until it reduces to 1/3 cup (1/4 cup for a thicker reduction); approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • Heat the grill to high heat (400 degrees) and set the grill up for indirect grilling (gas: turn on burners next to the location the pizza will be placed on the grill; charcoal: move coals to the sides of the grill leaving a spot with no coals underneath for the pizza). Clean and oil the grill.
    • Brush one side of the pizza crust lightly with olive oil and place it facing down on the grill. Close the lid and allow it to cook approximately 2 minutes until grill marks form (the curst can be checked while cooking to ensure it doesn’t overcook). While the crust is cooking, brush the top lightly with olive oil.
    • Flip the crust over, and layer the mozzarella slices followed by tomatoes. Close the lid and cook until the mozzarella begins to lose its form (it will not melt like cheddar cheese); 2-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the cheese and heat of the grill. Note: Released moisture can be dabbed up with paper towels if needed.
    • Remove pizza from the grill, top with the basil ribbons, drizzle with the balsamic reduction (note: there will be enough for multiple pizzas) and sprinkle with salt if desired. Slice and serve.

    Notes

    Both the ripe, juicy tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella will release liquid when cooking. Placing the tomato slices on paper towels and dabbing the top of the slices with paper towels, as well as dabbing the cheese slices will reduce the moisture. Additionally liquid can be dabbled with paper towels during or following cooking if needed to keep the crust crisp!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1125kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1793mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1310IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 792mg | Iron: 7mg
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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Udi’s Gluten Free. The opinions and text are all mine.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

      August 14, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      I usually have Caprese salad so I am glad to se this. Having a pizza version couldn’t be more delicious!

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    2. Nicole Escat says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Oh, I want to try this. I haven’t tried grilled pizza before, sounds yummy.

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    3. christina aliperti says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      We are going to barbecue over the weekend at my mom’s house. This looks like the perfect recipe to impress everyone, so pretty and yummy!

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    4. Kita Bryant says

      August 11, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Not only do these look lovely but wow, do they look and sound tasty too. So colorful, very impressive for visitors!

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