White pizza sauce
Origin of the recipe
White pizza sauce has its roots in Italian cuisine, which traditionally used a variety of cheese- and dairy-based sauces. This recipe is adapted for home cooking while maintaining the authentic flavor. Interestingly, in Italian regions like Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, white sauces often complement seafood or mushroom pizzas. Unlike classic tomato sauce, white sauce creates a delicate backdrop for sharp cheeses and other ingredients like Parmesan or basil. This recipe is ideal for those who prefer a more subtle pizza flavor profile.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Creamy cottage cheese
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Cream 20%
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Soy sauce
Kitchen utensils
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Mixer
- Brush
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place 160 grams of room temperature cream cheese in a bowl, which will be the base of your sauce.
Step 2:
Add cream to the cream cheese.
Step 3:
Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to the mixture.
Step 4:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until smooth, using a spoon or mixer.
Step 5:
Spread the resulting pizza sauce evenly over the rolled dough. Add the remaining pizza toppings, such as cheese, vegetables, or mushrooms.
Cooking tips
Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure the sauce is smooth and lump-free.
Do not substitute soy sauce for other sauces, as it adds a unique flavor and depth to white pizza sauce.
Before using white pizza sauce, let it sit for a while to allow the ingredients to combine better.
This recipe is perfect for pizza with seafood or mushrooms, which pair beautifully with the delicate flavor of the sauce.
The prepared sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
To enhance the flavor, you can add a little Parmesan to the sauce, which will make it even more aromatic and rich.
