Pizza With summer flavors!! Almond basil pesto, fresh peaches, spinach & fresh mozzarella makes this one delicious pizza!
Hello S.U.M.M.E.R.
I can’t get enough of this pizza! This is my first summer pesto of the season. I know I know that I need to catch up. Pesto made using fresh basil is my favorite condiment to keep in refrigerator after cilantro chutney. So many uses!
We have this place close to where we live where we often go for pizza. Their pesto pizza with spinach is our favorite and most of the time we end up ordering that. Thin crispy crust smeared with loads of fresh basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and spinach is like a match made in heaven.
While making this pizza I was going for the same flavor profile but then I remembered my peach flatbread from last year which was so so good and with few peaches sitting on the counter, I just had to add them and I am glad that I did! This pizza is full of summer flavors. Little sweet from fresh peaches, cheesy from mozzarella and fresh pesto makes this combination rock!
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- (Makes 1 12" thin crust pizza)
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1+1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½-3/4 cup warm water (start by adding ½ cup and proceed as needed)
- Olive oil for coating
- ⅓ cup almond
- 2 cups fresh basil
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water or as needed for thinning
- 4 peaches fresh, thinly sliced
- Handful of fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 ball of fresh mozzarella, freshly sliced
- Red chili flakes (optional but YUM)
- Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.Taste and adjust and keep aside.
- Add warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer or regular bowl and to it add yeast.Once it starts to bubble up in around 10-15 mins, add flour and salt. Mix using stand mixer or your hands until you get a supple smooth dough. Coat it in oil and cover. Let it sit in warmed up place for good 30 mins or until it doubles up.
- Roll out the pizza dough to a 12" thin circle. Transfer it to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Spread the pesto generously all over the pizza. To it add shredded parmesan and mozzarella. Add chopped peaches & spinach. Add more cheese on top and bake at 500F for around 10-12 mins or until edges are nicely browned.
- Cut in slices & serve.
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Ben Maclain | Havocinthekitchen says
July 16, 2015 at 7:03 PMHello summer, hello pizza! Great stuff going on here! I’ve made Peach pasta, but I’ve never incorporated peaches in pizza. Weird, right? Basil, peaches, and mozzarella is the divine combo. Well done!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
July 17, 2015 at 7:46 AMI love that you have put peach on a pizza. We had peaches in a burger the other day, but I have to try it on a pizza next time. Yum!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:50 PMOoh peach on burger sounds yummy girl!! Yes do try this and have a relaxing weekend!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
July 17, 2015 at 8:11 AMAmi, this pizza looks amazing! I love the pesto and peaches on here! And those almonds sound incredible. Perfect!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:50 PMThanks friend and happy weekend!!
mira says
July 17, 2015 at 9:09 AMDefinitely great flavors! Never combined peach and pesto, but sounds awesome! Pinning!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:49 PMThanks for pinning Mira and you should so try this!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
July 17, 2015 at 9:20 AMEverything about this pizza screams summer. Such a great combination of flavors!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:49 PMThanks Jen!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
July 17, 2015 at 10:03 AMI can never get enough pizza recipes. This looks so good!!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:49 PMThanks friend!!
Ana | Espresso My Kitchen says
July 17, 2015 at 10:33 AMThis pizza sounds yummy! That almond pesto + peaches sound like an awesome combo, need too try! 🙂
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:48 PMHope you try!
Katalina@ Peas and Peonies says
July 17, 2015 at 10:57 AMLove the almond and peach flavors in this pizza, and also that its grilled, it such a nice summer dinner, love it!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:47 PMThanks Katalina!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
July 17, 2015 at 12:18 PMThis pizza looks so healthy and delicious! Love the peaches and pesto! It sounds so light and fresh – perfect for summer!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:47 PMI am craving it again Kelly!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
July 17, 2015 at 2:37 PMSo in love! This looks so yummy. These flavors…just perfect!!!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:47 PMAww thanks girl!
marcie says
July 17, 2015 at 3:40 PMI love the sweet and salty thing, and with those beautiful, juicy peaches, this pizza looks delicious!
naivecookcooks says
July 17, 2015 at 3:46 PMThanks Marcie!!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
July 18, 2015 at 4:33 AMWhat an awesome looking summer Pizza! Peach, spinach, mozzarella combo is just YUM!
Linda @ Veganosity says
July 18, 2015 at 6:37 PMI love that you put peaches on your pizza. This is such a wonderful recipe Ami.
lucie says
July 20, 2015 at 4:45 AMOh my goodness, these all look delicious – especially that pizza!
nadia says
July 20, 2015 at 6:13 AMI love making my own homemade pesto! I’ve tried both cashews and walnuts but haven’t yet tried almonds. The pizza looks amazing 😀
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
July 20, 2015 at 2:06 PMPesto pizza sounds delicious Ami! I’m loving the addition of peaches for some sweetness! Good share! pinned!