Fresh and Flavorful Esquites Pizza
The Fresh and Flavorful Esquites Pizza is a culinary masterpiece that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican street corn with the comforting essence of pizza.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Stone
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade, rolled out to preferred thickness.
Fresh Sweet Corn
- 1 cup Fresh Sweet Corn Grilled or boiled.
Creamy Elements
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Adds creaminess and binds toppings.
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice Juice of one lime for brightness.
- 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to taste for heat.
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco Crumble on top for authenticity.
- 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely diced for crunch.
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil Drizzle over dough before baking.
Seasonings
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Garnish
- 1 handful Cilantro Freshly chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the pizza dough on a floured surface, rolling it out to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a preheated pizza stone.
- Drizzle olive oil over the surface of the dough and spread it evenly.
- Spread mayonnaise across the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Evenly distribute fresh sweet corn over the mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle finely diced red onion over the corn.
- Mix lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then drizzle over the corn and onions.
- Scatter crumbled queso fresco on top of the corn layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
For variations, consider grilling the corn, adding jalapeños, or using different cheeses.