Cool California Pizza

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Delicious and refreshing Cool California Pizza recipe for a summer day

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
	1/4 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
	1 package cream cheese , softened
	1 garlic clove , finely minced
	1/4 cup basil leaves , thinly sliced and divided or 2 teaspoons dried basil
	1 can artichoke hearts , drained and coarsely chopped
	2 medium plum tomatoes , seeded and diced
	1/2 cup pitted ripe olives , drained and chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

195

Sugar

Fat

15g

The Cool California Pizza is a unique take on the classic Italian dish. It is a light and refreshing pizza that is perfect for a summer day. The crust is made with refrigerated crescent dinner rolls and the toppings include cream cheese, artichoke hearts, plum tomatoes, and olives. These ingredients offer numerous health benefits and make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.	On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent rolls and press them into the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
3.	Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4.	Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and garlic until smooth.
5.	Stir in half of the sliced basil leaves, and the grated parmesan cheese.
6.	Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
7.	Sprinkle the chopped artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes, olives, and remaining basil on top.
8.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
9.	Slice and serve hot.

PROS

This Cool California Pizza is a light and refreshing twist on the classic pizza.

The combination of cream cheese, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and olives is both tangy and savory.

Perfect for a summer day.

CONS

The crescent roll crust may not be as crispy as a traditional pizza crust.

This pizza may also be too light for those looking for a heartier meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients in this pizza offer numerous health benefits.
The artichoke hearts are high in fiber and antioxidants, while the tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and lycopene.
Olives are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.