Summer Nectarine Basil Pizza with Whipped Feta and Honey Drizzle

Ingredients

• •1 premade pizza dough or homemade dough (12-inch size)
• •1 cup whipped feta cheese
• •3 medium nectarines, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 tablespoon honey, for drizzle
• •1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
• •1 cup arugula (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

2. 2

   Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle or preferred size.

3. 3

   Brush the olive oil evenly over the surface of the dough.

4. 4

   Spread the whipped feta cheese in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

5. 5

   Arrange the nectarine slices on top of the feta, slightly overlapping them if necessary.

6. 6

   Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.

7. 7

   Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top.

8. 8

   Drizzle honey generously across the pizza and garnish with fresh torn basil leaves.

9. 9

   Optionally, top with a handful of arugula for added freshness.

10. 10

    Slice and serve immediately.