
White Pizza with Arugula
- Makes2 10-inch pizzas
- Cook Time35 minutes
- 2
A whipped cream–fontina mixture makes the “sauce” for these pies. During baking, it melts to a creamy consistency, so be sure to crimp the edge of the dough to create a slight retaining wall for the sauce. Lightly dressed arugula is the perfect finishing touch.
Step 1
At least 1 hour before baking, heat oven to 550°F (or 500°F if that's your oven's maximum temperature), with a baking steel or stone on the upper-middle rack.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks. Fold in the fontina, Parmesan, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, whisk the oil, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Step 3
Dust a baking peel, inverted baking sheet or rimless cookie sheet with semolina. Transfer the first dough round to the peel and, if needed, reshape into a 10-inch circle. Using the back of a spoon, spread half of the cream mixture on the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Using your fingers, crimp the outer ½ inch of the dough to form a raised edge to contain the sauce and cheese.
Slide the pizza onto the baking steel and bake until well browned and the cream mixture is bubbling, 7 to 10 minutes (9 to 12 minutes in a 500°F oven).
Step 4
Using the peel, transfer the pizza to a wire rack. Repeat with the second dough round. After the second pizza has cooled for a few minutes, toss the arugula with the oil mixture. Top the pizzas with the arugula, dividing it evenly.




