Puff pastry pizza

Puff pastry pizza is served warm for lunch or dinner, cut into squares with crisp edges. The pastry puffs up and browns at the edges, while the tomato sauce, smoked pork belly, mushrooms and tomato slices leave the middle soft, with fresh cheese on top. I cut it into small pieces so it’s easy to pick up by hand. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 31 minutes. Total time: 51 minutes. Serves: 4. Approximately 650 kcal and 16 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
For the base and sauce
- 400 g puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 60 ml tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 50 g grated fresh curd cheese
For the topping
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion (100 g)
- 100 g smoked pork belly
- 3-4 tablespoons canned diced tomatoes with their juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 100 g drained canned mushrooms
- 1 large tomato (200 g)
- 50 g grated fresh curd cheese
Preparation
1. Cut the puff pastry to fit the baking tray. Cut a few thin strips from the excess for the edges, and place the base in a tray lined with baking paper. 2. Beat the egg with a pinch of salt. Brush the edges of the base, stick the pastry strips all the way around, brush them too, then prick the edges with a fork. 3. Mix the tomato juice with the oregano, salt, pepper and 50 g grated fresh curd cheese. Spread the sauce over the pastry. 4. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the minced garlic, julienned onion and diced smoked pork belly for 5 minutes. Add the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, the salt and pepper, then cook for 1 more minute. 5. Spoon the pan mixture over the sauce. Add the drained mushrooms and sliced tomato. 6. Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes, until the edges are puffed up and browned. Sprinkle the remaining 50 g grated fresh curd cheese on top 10 minutes before taking it out.
Notes
Store any leftover pizza covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, the oven keeps the pastry texture better than the microwave. Drain the canned mushrooms very well, and if the tomato is juicy, pat the slices dry before placing them over the filling. Work with cold pastry; if it has softened while you were preparing the pan, chill the tray in the fridge for 10 minutes before putting it in the oven. Like a savory tart, it’s crumblier than pizza made with yeasted dough, so small pieces are easier to lift. You can replace the 100 g of fresh curd cheese with 100 g well-drained mozzarella; the dish still contains gluten, egg and dairy. I serve it with a simple green salad, with the leaves dried well.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen puff pastry?
Yes, let it thaw in the fridge for 6-8 hours, then work with it while it’s still cold.
Can I replace the smoked pork belly with smoked ham?
Yes, use 100 g of ham and cook it for just 2 minutes, until warmed through.
What should I do if the edges brown too quickly?
Loosely cover them with strips of foil after 18 minutes of baking, leaving the middle uncovered.
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