Burrata & Cherry Tomato Pizza

June 1, 2026

The Pizza That Will Make You Never Order Delivery Again

There is a moment — right when the burrata hits a fresh-from-the-oven pizza — where something magical happens. The heat melts the edges just enough, the Basil Olive Oil pools in the golden char of the crust, and a final drizzle of Strawberry Dark Balsamic ties everything together in a way that makes you genuinely wonder why you ever ordered delivery in the first place.

This is that pizza. Our June Pairing of the Month — Basil Olive Oil and Strawberry Dark Balsamic — was practically made for this recipe. The herbaceous freshness of the oil meets the sweet, tangy depth of the balsamic and together they transform a simple pizza into something restaurant-worthy. Best part? It takes 27 minutes start to finish.

Why This Pairing Works So Well

The secret to this pizza is the final finish — not the base. A good tomato sauce and quality dough get you 70% of the way there. The last 30% comes from two things:

Basil Olive Oil drizzled pre-bake AND post-bake — pre-bake it infuses the crust and tomatoes as they roast. Post-bake it hits the hot burrata and fresh basil with an explosion of herbaceous flavor.
Strawberry Dark Balsamic as the finishing drizzle — that sweet, tangy, slightly fruity note cuts through the richness of the burrata perfectly. It sounds unexpected. It tastes inevitable.

Find both products at shopevoo.com or visit us at 9 Main Street, Franklin MA. Both are on sale as our June Pairing of the Month — 20% off all month long. 🫒🍓

Burrata & Cherry Tomato Pizza with Basil Olive Oil & Strawberry Dark Balsamic

A show-stopping homemade pizza with creamy burrata, blistered cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil — finished with Shop EVOO Basil Olive Oil and Strawberry Dark Balsamic. Our June Pairing of the Month on one perfect pizza. Ready in 27 minutes.

Author: The Little Shop of Olives
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

3 tbsp Shop Basil Olive Oil, divided
1 tbsp Shop Strawberry Dark Balsamic
1 ball pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
½ cup San Marzano crushed tomatoes
8 oz fresh burrata cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp flaky sea salt
Fresh basil leaves for finishing
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Place a pizza stone or inverted heavy baking sheet on the top rack. Preheat to 500°F for a full 30 minutes. The hotter the surface the crispier the crust — do not skip this step.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch dough into a 12-inch round using your hands — not a rolling pin. Transfer to parchment paper.
Spread tomato sauce in a thin layer leaving a 1-inch border. Scatter cherry tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle with 2 tbsp Basil Olive Oil. Season with sea salt and red pepper flakes.
Slide parchment and pizza onto the hot stone. Bake 10–12 minutes until crust is deep golden and charred and tomatoes are blistered.
Pull from oven. Immediately tear burrata into large pieces over the hot pizza. Scatter fresh basil. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp Basil Olive Oil and all of the Strawberry Dark Balsamic. Finish with cracked pepper and flaky salt. Serve immediately.