Caprese Pita Pizza with Feta (Printable)
Warm pita spread with whipped garlic feta, layered with mozzarella, tomato and basil for a bright, easy Mediterranean main.
# What You'll Need:
→ Whipped Garlic Feta
01 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Pita Pizza Assembly
07 - 4 round pita breads
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
09 - 9 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
10 - 2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1 handful fresh basil leaves
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Black pepper, to taste
15 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until creamy and uniform, scraping down the sides as required.
03 - Place pita rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
04 - Evenly spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of whipped garlic feta onto each pita round.
05 - Arrange slices of mozzarella and tomato over the whipped feta. Optionally, scatter red onion slices. Season with salt and black pepper to preference.
06 - Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese has melted and pita edges are golden.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool briefly. Garnish each with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve promptly.
# Expert Tips:
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- Your friends will think you spent hours, but it all comes together in half an episode of your favorite show.
- The whipped garlic feta adds restaurant-level flair to the familiar Caprese combo—trust me, you’ll want to put it on everything.
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- If you pile on the toppings before patting mozzarella dry, you’ll get soggy middles—take that extra minute.
- Letting the whipped feta rest while the oven heats gives it even more flavor punch.
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- Blending the feta extra long gets the garlic perfectly mellow and the texture dreamy smooth.
- Bake your pizzas on the lower oven rack so the pita crisps up fast without drying out the cheese.