Elotes-Style Charred Corn Pizza with Lime Crema and Cotija Cheese

Elotes-Style Charred Corn Pizza with Lime Crema and Cotija Cheese

This Mexican-inspired flatbread combines smoky charred corn, tangy lime crema, and salty Cotija cheese for an irresistible fusion pizza. Perfect for spring entertaining, it brings the beloved flavors of street-style elotes to your dinner table.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Elotes-Style Charred Corn Pizza with Lime Crema and Cotija Cheese

This Mexican-inspired flatbread combines smoky charred corn, tangy lime crema, and salty Cotija cheese for an irresistible fusion pizza. Perfect for spring entertaining, it brings the beloved flavors of street-style elotes to your dinner table.

AI SCORE
88
/100
Mexican-Italian FusionDinnerVegetarian
⏱️
43 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
425 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 lb store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears) or frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 20 minutes.

2

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add corn kernels and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until charred on one side, then stir and char for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and set aside.

3

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and minced garlic to make the crema. Season with a pinch of salt.

4

In another small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

5

On a lightly floured surface, stretch pizza dough into a 12-14 inch oval or round shape.

6

Dust a pizza peel or parchment paper with cornmeal and transfer the dough onto it.

7

Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread half of the lime crema evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.

8

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the crema, then distribute the charred corn across the pizza.

9

Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.

10

Remove pizza from oven and immediately drizzle remaining crema over the top in a zigzag pattern.

11

Sprinkle generously with crumbled Cotija cheese, the spice mixture, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions.

12

Drizzle with remaining olive oil, slice into 8 pieces, and serve immediately.

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