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Close-up top-down view of Garlic Sauce for Pizza showing the dense off-white texture and black pepper garnish.

Garlic Sauce for Pizza: The Ultimate Creamy White Base Recipe

A thick, velvety off-white Garlic Sauce for Pizza featuring toasted cheese spots, a rich heavy cream base, and a savory olive oil drizzle. Perfect as a white pizza foundation or a gourmet crust dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter 30g
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour 16g
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic 20g, finely minced
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream 360ml
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese 45g
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15ml, for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 8g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper 2g

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan To prevent scorching
  • 1 Whisk For a smooth emulsion
  • 1 Rustic wooden bowl For serving

Instructions
 

Prepare the Garlic Base
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 60-90 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a pale roux, ensuring the raw flour taste is removed.
Thicken and Emulsify
  1. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, one splash at a time, until smooth. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats a spoon.
  2. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes until golden-brown toasted spots appear on the surface.
Finishing Touches
  1. Transfer to a wooden bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh parsley and coarse black pepper.

Notes

Use room temperature cream to prevent the roux from clumping.
If the sauce is too thick for dipping, thin it with a tablespoon of whole milk.
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