Caprese Pita Pizza Whipped Feta (Printable version)
Warm pita topped with whipped garlic feta, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; a quick Mediterranean main.
# What you 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 Pizzas
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 and black pepper, to taste
14 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
# How To:
01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Arrange pita breads on the lined baking sheet. Lightly brush each with olive oil.
04 - Evenly spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the whipped garlic feta over each pita round.
05 - Layer sliced mozzarella and tomatoes over the feta-spread pitas. Add red onion slices if desired, then season with salt and black pepper.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and pita edges are golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Slice and serve promptly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No dough rolling is needed – the pita forms a perfect crust with zero stress.
- The luscious whipped feta gives every bite a restaurant-worthy richness.
02 -
- Don’t overtop: heaping on extra cheese or too many tomatoes leads to a soggy base, speaking from saucy experience.
- Warming the pita in the oven before adding toppings prevents a rubbery texture — I learned that after my first batch went limp.
03 -
- Always drain fresh mozzarella well; even a little extra water can make the pizza soggy.
- If the whipped feta is too thick, adding just a splash more olive oil or lemon juice can fix it instantly.