This easy crustless pizza is soft, cheesy, and full of flavor! The batter is baked into a light and fluffy base, topped with melted Cheddar and crispy chorizo or pepperoni. It’s a quick and simple meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve it with a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 egg
- 100 grams plain flour
- Maldon sea salt flakes (to taste)
- 250 millilitres full-fat milk
- butter for greasing
- 100 grams grated Cheddar cheese
- 50 grams of small chorizo or pepperoni slices
How To Make Crustless Pizza?
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 200°C.
- Mix the batter: In a bowl, whisk the egg, flour, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Prepare the dish: Grease a round ovenproof pie dish (20cm/8in), then stir half of the grated cheese into the batter and pour it into the dish.
- Bake the base: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Add toppings: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and add the chorizo or pepperoni.
- Final bake: Return to the oven and bake for 2-3 more minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve hot with a fresh green or tomato salad!
Recipe Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure the egg and milk are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smooth batter and ensures even baking.
- Whisk until smooth: Mix the batter well until there are no lumps. A smooth batter will bake evenly and give the pizza a light, fluffy texture.
- Preheat the oven fully: The oven must be hot before you put the dish inside. If it’s not fully heated, the batter may not set properly and could turn out soggy.
- Don’t skip greasing the dish: Buttering the pie dish well prevents sticking and helps the edges turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Add toppings at the right time: Don’t add the toppings too early, or they may sink into the batter. Add them after the first bake so they stay on top and get perfectly melted and crispy.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the crustless pizza cool to room temperature. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Heat a non-stick pan over low heat and place the pizza inside. Cover with a lid and warm for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the base is hot.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Potassium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 12g
Try More Nigella Lawson Recipes:
- Nigella Halloumi Pizza Recipe
- Nigella Chicken Stroganoff Recipe
- Nigella Christmas Pavlova Recipe
Nigella Crustless Pizza
Description
This easy crustless pizza is soft, cheesy, and full of flavor! The batter is baked into a light and fluffy base, topped with melted Cheddar and crispy chorizo or pepperoni. It’s a quick and simple meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Serve it with a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 200°C.
- Mix the batter: In a bowl, whisk the egg, flour, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Prepare the dish: Grease a round ovenproof pie dish (20cm/8in), then stir half of the grated cheese into the batter and pour it into the dish.
- Bake the base: Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Add toppings: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and add the chorizo or pepperoni.
- Final bake: Return to the oven and bake for 2-3 more minutes, until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve hot with a fresh green or tomato salad!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure the egg and milk are at room temperature before mixing. This helps create a smooth batter and ensures even baking.
- Whisk until smooth: Mix the batter well until there are no lumps. A smooth batter will bake evenly and give the pizza a light, fluffy texture.
- Preheat the oven fully: The oven must be hot before you put the dish inside. If it’s not fully heated, the batter may not set properly and could turn out soggy.
- Don’t skip greasing the dish: Buttering the pie dish well prevents sticking and helps the edges turn golden and slightly crispy.
- Add toppings at the right time: Don’t add the toppings too early, or they may sink into the batter. Add them after the first bake so they stay on top and get perfectly melted and crispy.