🍕🧀 Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto – Crispy, Creamy & Flavor-Packed

Author: Jacky

Published: August 9, 2025

Updated: October 16, 2025

🎉 Introduction

If you’ve ever wanted pizzeria-quality pizza right at home, this Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is the answer. The combination of spicy, crispy pepperoni, luxuriously creamy burrata cheese, and fragrant basil pesto creates a slice that’s bursting with flavor and texture.

This recipe gives you the best of both worlds—classic pepperoni’s salty, meaty bite and burrata’s rich, milky creaminess—tied together with the fresh, herby brightness of pesto. It’s perfect for Friday pizza nights, dinner parties, or impressing someone with your homemade pizza skills.

🧰 Equipment Needed

Pizza stone or baking sheet
Rolling pin (optional, for shaping dough)
Mixing bowl
Small spoon (for spreading sauce)
Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Wire rack (for cooling slightly before slicing)

🛒 Ingredients

For 1 Large Pizza (2–3 Servings):

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara)
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15–20 slices pepperoni
1 ball burrata cheese (about 4 oz)
2–3 Tbsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Olive oil, for brushing crust
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Prepare the Dough
- Roll or stretch the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness.
- Transfer to a pizza peel (if using stone) or a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Assemble the Pizza
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices evenly.
Bake
- Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Add Burrata & Pesto
- Remove pizza from oven. Tear burrata into pieces and scatter over hot pizza.
- Drizzle with pesto.
Finish & Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

Servings: 2–3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ~20 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze before adding burrata/pesto for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Bake at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or air fry for crisp edges. Add fresh burrata and pesto after reheating.

🥄 Variations

Veggie Lovers: Add roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
White Pizza: Skip tomato sauce and brush dough with garlic-infused olive oil before topping.
Spicy Kick: Use hot honey drizzle along with pesto for a sweet-heat combo.
Different Meats: Swap pepperoni for prosciutto, salami, or spicy soppressata.
Mini Pizzas: Make smaller individual pizzas for a fun dinner party option.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use fresh mozzarella instead of burrata?
Yes, but burrata’s creamy center makes this pizza extra indulgent.
Do I have to pre-cook the pepperoni?
No—it crisps up perfectly in the oven.
Can I make my own pesto?
Definitely—homemade basil pesto is fresher and more aromatic.
What’s the best crust for this pizza?
A thin, crispy crust works well to balance the rich toppings.
Can I use gluten-free dough?
Yes—just follow baking times for your dough type.
Should I add burrata before baking?
No—add it after baking to keep the creamy texture.
Can I make this without tomato sauce?
Yes—try a pesto-only base for a lighter, herb-forward flavor.
How do I get the crust extra crispy?
Use a preheated pizza stone and bake at the highest safe oven temperature.
Can I grill this pizza?
Absolutely—grilled pizza adds a smoky char to the crust.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes—just bake in batches so each pizza cooks evenly.

🏁 Conclusion

This Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is everything you love about pizza—crispy, cheesy, savory—with a gourmet twist. The spicy-salty pepperoni, creamy burrata, and vibrant pesto create a perfect balance that turns pizza night into something truly special.

🍕🧀 Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto – Crispy, Creamy & Flavor-Packed

If you’ve ever wanted pizzeria-quality pizza right at home, this Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is the answer. The combination of spicy, crispy pepperoni, luxuriously creamy burrata cheese, and fragrant basil pesto creates a slice that’s bursting with flavor and texture. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds—classic pepperoni’s salty, meaty bite and burrata’s rich, milky creaminess—tied together with the fresh, herby brightness of pesto. It’s perfect for Friday pizza nights, dinner parties, or impressing someone with your homemade pizza skills.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings: 3 Serving

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For 1 Large Pizza (2–3 Servings):

1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15 –20 slices pepperoni
1 ball burrata cheese about 4 oz
2 –3 Tbsp pesto store-bought or homemade
Olive oil for brushing crust
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

Pizza stone or baking sheet
Rolling pin (optional, for shaping dough)
Mixing bowl
Small spoon (for spreading sauce)
Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Wire rack (for cooling slightly before slicing)

Method

Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Prepare the Dough
Roll or stretch the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness.
Transfer to a pizza peel (if using stone) or a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Assemble the Pizza

Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
Arrange pepperoni slices evenly.

Bake

Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

Add Burrata & Pesto

Remove pizza from oven. Tear burrata into pieces and scatter over hot pizza.
Drizzle with pesto.

Finish & Serve

Garnish with fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store slices in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Freeze before adding burrata/pesto for up to 1 month.

Reheat: Bake at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or air fry for crisp edges. Add fresh burrata and pesto after reheating.

🥄 Variations

Veggie Lovers: Add roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.

White Pizza: Skip tomato sauce and brush dough with garlic-infused olive oil before topping.

Spicy Kick: Use hot honey drizzle along with pesto for a sweet-heat combo.

Different Meats: Swap pepperoni for prosciutto, salami, or spicy soppressata.

Mini Pizzas: Make smaller individual pizzas for a fun dinner party option.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use fresh mozzarella instead of burrata?
Yes, but burrata’s creamy center makes this pizza extra indulgent.

Do I have to pre-cook the pepperoni?
No—it crisps up perfectly in the oven.

Can I make my own pesto?
Definitely—homemade basil pesto is fresher and more aromatic.

What’s the best crust for this pizza?
A thin, crispy crust works well to balance the rich toppings.

Can I use gluten-free dough?
Yes—just follow baking times for your dough type.

Should I add burrata before baking?
No—add it after baking to keep the creamy texture.

Can I make this without tomato sauce?
Yes—try a pesto-only base for a lighter, herb-forward flavor.

How do I get the crust extra crispy?
Use a preheated pizza stone and bake at the highest safe oven temperature.

Can I grill this pizza?
Absolutely—grilled pizza adds a smoky char to the crust.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes—just bake in batches so each pizza cooks evenly.

🏁 Conclusion

This Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is everything you love about pizza—crispy, cheesy, savory—with a gourmet twist. The spicy-salty pepperoni, creamy burrata, and vibrant pesto create a perfect balance that turns pizza night into something truly special.

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