Four Cheese Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this gourmet four-cheese pizza featuring a perfectly crisp crust and a rich, melty blend of savory cheeses.
Ingredients
- •1 lb (450g) store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- •1/2 cup (120ml) high-quality marinara or pizza sauce
- •1 cup (115g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- •1/2 cup (60g) crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
- •1/2 cup (60g) grated fontina cheese
- •1/3 cup (40g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
- 3
Carefully transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.
- 4
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a one-inch border for the crust.
- 5
Sprinkle the mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, and parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce.
- 6
Drizzle the olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle with the dried oregano.
- 7
Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- 8
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve.
💡 Chef tips
- For the best flavor, grate your own cheese from blocks rather than using pre-shredded bags, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
- If you prefer a white pizza, replace the marinara sauce with a thin layer of garlic-infused olive oil or ricotta cheese.
- Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to maintain the crust's crispness.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished pizza features a blistered, golden-brown crust with a complex, gooey blend of cheeses that smells aromatic and savory, offering a perfect balance of creamy, sharp, and salty flavors.