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Herb Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza. Homemade pizza dough topped with roasted caramelized onions, burst summer tomatoes, sweet melted gouda cheese, herbs, creamy burrata, and topped with fresh basil. If you love cheesy pizza, this is about to become a new weeknight dinner staple. Serve this pizza right out of the oven for a truly simple summer dinner that everyone will love.
Summer pizza day – our first of the season! I think this time of year is my favorite for pizza making. Pizzas are so quick and easy and I love the opportunity to use fresh summer produce and herbs. The topping ideas I have brewing in my head are endless.
Also, nothing beats a roasted tomato pizza with fresh burrata cheese. I know it’s a tried and true classic, but we love to make it over and over all summer long. It’s just so delicious!
Incorporating caramelized onions and fresh herbs only adds to the deliciousness. They make the pizza feel just a little more special.
I’ve been making this pizza summer after summer for years now. The ingredients have stayed the same, though my herbs do vary, but the process has been streamlined. I think I’ve kind of perfected it!
So, so excited for you all to make this one!
Step 1: the dough
I use the dough recipe from the HBH Every Day cookbook. It’s my go-to and the pizza dough I use almost every week when we have pizza night.
Simply mix warm water with yeast, then add flour, bread flour, and salt. I knead the dough with a stand mixer for about 5 minutes, then let it rise for an hour or so. And then it’s ready to go, nothing fancy!
Step 2: the onions and the tomatoes
Before I add the onions and tomatoes to the pizza dough, I like to caramelize them in the oven. This really intensifies their flavor and makes them even more delicious.
Toss the onions with cherry tomatoes and big, big handfuls of fresh herbs. I use thyme and oregano with a nice pinch of chili flakes. Then I also like to add some honey. The honey helps to caramelize the onions and add a little sweetness to those roasted cherry tomatoes – totally delicious.
Step 3: assemble
Now that we’ve pre-roasted the onions and tomatoes, we can assemble the pizza.
Gently push the dough into a nice big circle. Then add the onions and about half of the tomatoes, and then the cheese. I’ve been using a creamy gouda lately and it’s just delicious.
Finish the pizza with the remaining tomatoes.
Step 4: bake
Cook the pizza at a super high temperature, ideally on a pizza stone if you have one. It will take 10 or so minutes to cook up.
When the pizza comes out the cheese should be bubbling up around the tomatoes.
Step 5: the burrata
Add the burrata to the hot pizza. Let the cheese sit for a few minutes to really melt into the warm pizza. Now add fresh basil and some oil. I like to do a few more chili flakes too. Then simply slice it up!
This pizza is perfect on a warm night with your favorite drink in hand, preferably shared with your favorite people. Because everyone likes a good slice of cheese pizza with friends!
This one is meant to be eaten hot, so enjoy every last bite!
Family and friends will LOVE this pizza with its crispy cheesy crust, tomatoes, pepperonis, and herbs. The cheese in the middle is super melty too! Oh, and don’t skip out on adding a little honey on top (it’s mine and Asher’s favorite). It makes every bite really, really good!
Looking for other pizzas? Here are a few of my go-to’s.
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pepperoni Pizza
Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders
Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Peach Burrata Pizza with Honey Balsamic
Lastly, if you make this Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Hi! I made this pizza the other night and it turned out excellent. I had a few substitutes because, that’s what I had in my kitchen. Basil flakes and the last step I used mozzarella and added small slices on top.
Roasting the ingredients def gave it that brick oven flavor. Thank you!
Hi Amy,
Amazing!! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and Happy Monday! xT
Hi Teighan,
I’m curious if you think the roasted tomato topping could be prepared in advance and then refrigerated. When ready to use – bring to room temp? I would like to roast the cherry tomatoes when they are are peak ripeness straight off the vine – but would like to serve the full assembled dish a few days later.
Hey Becky,
Sure, I don’t see why not!! Let me know if you give this pizza a try, I hope it turns out well for you! xT
Question, how does a 10-12 inch pizza become 6 servings? A serving of pizza in the industry is 3 slices. Your pizza’s always look interesting but your portions are unrealistic if someone decides to make one and is left with hungry guests, especially if they are new to cooking. Otherwise when I see your excellent photography I want pizza.
Hi Sue,
Thanks so much for your feedback. The servings are great to use as a guide, but you don’t have to follow them:) Happy Monday! xx
I made the pizza. The 1/2 lb dough made a 12″ pie that served 2. There were extra tomatoes, probably enough for another pizza. It was absolutely delicious. Maybe a little wet but that could have been my tomatoes.
Hi Karen,
Happy Sunday!!🍋☀️ I appreciate you trying this recipe out and your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
This is beyond fabulous- added some zucchini to the roasting pan for additional vegetables –
Hey there,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and your feedback!🌼🥑 xx
It always grosses me out when people don’t cut out the core of certain vegetables and we bite into them. Large tomatoes are the worse but including the entire green tops on these cherry tomatoes are unappetizing. Obviously I cut them on my own… I just wonder why I see some cooks leave them in.
Just FYI I think there’s a typo in the last paragraph where you say there’s pepperoni in this pizza, but that’s not included in the ingredients or any other steps.
Thanks for letting me know Deb!! I’ll get that adjusted:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try! xT
Help I can’t get a crispy crust !
Hi Laureen,
Sorry to hear you are having issues with your crust. I need a little more info to better help you….what recipe are you using? how much dough did you use? what kind of baking sheet are you using? Please let me know how I can help! xT
When do you add the burrata? And do you slice it open?. This looks amazing, can’t wait to try it.
Hi Alicia,
Thanks so much!! I kind of just use my hands to gently open the burrata, you can add that at the end of step 5 once you remove the pizza from the oven:) I hope you love this recipe! xx
Hey Tiegh! Love the recipe xx also on a personal note, I totally feel lost in time 😀 did you ever go on your family trip ? I honeslty could’ve sworn you dropped updates but then I caught myself thinking “wait where did they eve go” and I’m honestly confusing myself at this point xD
Thanks so much Natala!! Unfortunately, I never made it! They went to Jamaica and had a blast. I was just too busy with work, but heading to Cleveland this weekend for a wedding and much needed family time:) Have a great weekend! xx
oh no :'( i’m so sorry you didn’t make it, i love you and you DESERVE a break with your awesome family <3 hopefully next time ! & i hope the wedding was nice 😀
I made this tonight and it was delicious! So simple but so tasty.
Definitely a repeat.
Thanks Tieghan!
Hi Teresa,
Happy Wednesday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
We cannot stop making this pizza and look forward to it at the end of every summer when our tomatoes come in. This is an absolute winner. Thank you!
Hey Patrick,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Perfect Pizza
Hey,
Happy Monday! Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Amazing recipe i love it. I will for sure give it a try.
Thank you! xTieghan
Hi, I like reading through your posts every time I take a look at your blog. I simply wanted to take this opportunity to tell you “thanks” for the fantastic work you’re doing. Thank You Very Much.
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Thank you so much! xTieghan
“I love you like a fat kid loves cake!”
How do you feel about using a pie crust for this since I have it on hand and I don’t have the pizza dough?
Hey Beth! I am sure a pie crust will be great! I would do it more like a galette and fold the sides over the tomatoes to help them say in place. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan