Discover soft and hard cheeses for your dream pizza!

Which cheese gives pizza the best melt and stretch?
Mozzarella is the classic choice for a beautifully melted pizza topping. Its mild flavour works well as a base without overpowering the other ingredients, and it melts evenly in the oven. For best results, tear or cut the mozzarella into strips and drain it well before adding it to the pizza. This helps it melt smoothly, form golden bubbles and create those much-loved stretchy cheese strands.

How should mature, hard cheeses be used on pizza?
Mature hard cheeses such as Parmesan add real savoury depth to pizza. However, they behave differently from mozzarella in the oven and do not melt in the same creamy way. For extra flavour, sprinkle a little finely grated hard cheese directly over the tomato sauce before adding the mozzarella. Alternatively, shave it over the hot pizza right after baking, where it will soften gently from the residual heat.

How can soft cheeses preserved in oil be used on pizza?
Soft cheeses preserved in oil and selected ingredients make excellent gourmet toppings. As they are creamy and moist, they should not be scattered over the pizza like grated cheese. Instead, tear the soft cheese into small pieces and add it shortly before baking or once the pizza comes out of the oven. The aromatic oil from the jar can be drizzled over the finished pizza for an extra layer of flavour.

How can you make a delicious cheesy pizza without animal products?
For a plant-based pizza, nutritional yeast is a useful ingredient. It has a naturally nutty, cheese-like flavour that is reminiscent of Parmesan. As it does not melt like traditional cheese, it is best sprinkled over the hot pizza after baking. For a more melted cheese-style effect, nutritional yeast can also be mixed with a little plant-based cream, water and a pinch of starch to create a creamy sauce, then spooned onto the pizza before baking.