Description
A stunning centerpiece featuring flaky dough, gooey cheese, and vibrant pesto, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
- Dipping sauces (optional: marinara or creamy dip)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the appropriate temperature.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Spread a layer of pesto evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- Form a wreath by connecting the ends and tucking in some cheese and herbs.
- Bake until the edges are golden and the cheese is gooey.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh pesto. You can also prep the wreath a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg