Caprese Pita Whipped Garlic Feta (Printable)

Pita rounds spread with whipped garlic feta, layered with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil; bakes in 10 minutes for four servings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, blend together feta, cream cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Arrange the pita breads on the lined baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil.
04 - Evenly spread 2–3 tablespoons of whipped garlic feta across each pita bread.
05 - Arrange mozzarella slices and tomato slices evenly over the cheese spread. Add red onion slices if using, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
06 - Place pitas in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pita edges are golden.
07 - Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Top with fresh basil leaves and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whipped garlic feta is a revelation, spreading silky flavor in every bite.
  • Each pizza is speedy, mess-free, and feels just fancy enough for impromptu guests.
02 -
  • Once I forgot to pat down the mozzarella and ended up with a soggy middle - always drain excess liquid.
  • Discovering that freshly torn basil at the end lifts the flavors way above baked-in leaves was a total game changer.
03 -
  • Let the whipped feta come to room temperature before spreading for fluffy perfection.
  • A pinch of lemon zest stirred into the feta spread wakes up all the flavors.

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