Generously Topped French White Truffle Pizza with Tarragon and Goat Cheese

Name: Generously Topped French White Truffle Pizza with Tarragon and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110°F); 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup white truffle oil; 6 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped; 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Handful of fresh arugula

An indulgent twist on a classic pizza

This French-inspired pizza combines the earthy luxury of white truffles with tangy goat cheese and aromatic tarragon for a truly decadent dining experience.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (110°F)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Topping

1/4 cup white truffle oil

6 oz goat cheese, crumbled

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped

1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Finishing

Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Handful of fresh arugula

Preparation

Making the Dough

Dissolve Yeast

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

Combine Ingredients

Add the flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir to combine, then knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

Allow the dough to rest if it becomes too elastic to roll out easily.

First Rise

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preparing the Toppings

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.

Infuse Goat Cheese

Stir the truffle oil into the goat cheese to combine.

Do not overheat the truffle oil to preserve its flavor.

Prep Toppings

Chop the tarragon, and thinly slice the mushrooms.

Cooking Process

Roll the Dough

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, then transfer it onto a piece of parchment paper.

Assemble the Pizza

Spread the truffle-infused goat cheese mix over the base. Sprinkle the mozzarella, followed by the mushrooms, salt, and pepper.

Bake the Pizza

Slide the pizza, paper included, onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Plating & Serving