What’s Up, Hungry People

A few weeks ago, I went hunting for morel mushrooms—and while morel season may be coming to a close, you can still find a few out in the wild if you look really hard. This pizza is hands down the most expensive pizza I’ve ever made. With a crust brushed with homemade black truffle butter and topped with morel mushrooms, this whole pizza would probably go for over $100 at a restaurant.

About a year ago, my fiancé bought me a black truffle as an exotic ingredient to test out in day-to-day cooking. After making recipes like Parmesan truffle fries and popcorn, I ended up freezing most of it in the form of butter that I could pull out for special occasions, such as this one.

Morel mushrooms are tricky to find due to their short and delicate growing season. We were lucky to find as many as we did on our foray into the forest. It’s important to soak your morels in salt water for at least 8 hours so that you kill any critters that might be hanging out in the nooks and crannies.

Morel mushrooms are different from other mushrooms due to the fact that they are entirely hollow on the inside. While the big ones are the most desired, the smaller ones can taste especially nutty and earthy and add tons of umami flavor.

When it comes to unique pizza flavors, this one takes the cake—er, pie. Pizza pie! It’s salty, savory, and bursting with umami flavor. Whether or not you make your crust from scratch is up to you; store-bought varieties can usually be found in your grocer’s deli or even in the frozen section.

Plus, it’s probably the most expensive pizza I’ll ever eat—with truffles coming in at around $100 an ounce and morels around $90 per pound. If you have enough determination to forage for them in the wild, this pizza is actually practically free.

For my crust, I brushed it generously with black truffle butter—but if you don’t have your own black truffle butter, you can definitely swap it out for some regular salted butter instead. Butter truly is the key to a perfect golden brown crust.

Plus, with additions such as slow-roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, and capers, each bite is packed full of amazing and unique flavor. Trust me, once you have a truffle crust pizza, you’ll be straight-up addicted!

Here’s What You Need

Pizza dough: The base for your pizza.
Cornmeal: Prevents sticking when assembling and baking.
Morel mushrooms: Nutty, earthy flavor with a unique texture.
Black truffle butter: Adds rich, luxurious flavor.
Alfredo sauce: Creamy base layer.
Parmesan cheese: Adds a salty, nutty flavor.
Mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully for that classic pizza texture.
Roasted garlic cloves: Adds a sweet, mellow garlic flavor.
Cherry tomatoes: Adds freshness and acidity.
Green onions: Adds a mild, fresh onion flavor.
Capers: Adds a briny, tangy flavor.
Rosemary: Adds a fragrant, earthy flavor.
Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and flavor.
Olive oil: Helps crisp up the toppings and adds richness.
Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
Flour: Prevents dough from sticking while rolling.

Let’s Cook

Before you do anything, you’ll need to soak your morels in a cool saltwater bath for at least 8 hours if you’ve fresh-picked them. This little trick helps evict any bugs hiding in the nooks and crannies. After their spa day, give them a gentle rinse and let them dry before cutting into rings or long strips.

Preheat and Prepare

First things first, preheat your oven to 425°F. If you have a pizza stone, pop it in the oven and let it preheat for at least an hour. Trust me, this step makes all the difference in achieving that crispy crust.

Roll Out the Dough

Dust a large clean surface with flour. Roll out your pizza dough to about a half-inch thick. Sprinkle the cornmeal onto a baking sheet (or directly onto the pizza stone if you’re feeling brave). Carefully assemble the rest of your pizza directly on the preheated stone.

Build Your Pizza

Brush the pizza crust with the melted black truffle butter, making sure you cover it from edge to edge. Spoon the Alfredo sauce into the center of the dough and spread it out, leaving about a half-inch border all around for the crust.

Cheese and Toppings

Next, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the pizza, followed by about three-quarters of the mozzarella cheese. Arrange the morel mushrooms, roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, green onions, capers, and rosemary on top. Crack some fresh peppercorns and sprinkle sea salt to taste. If there’s any remaining truffle butter, drizzle it over the pizza along with the olive oil. Finish by sprinkling the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

Bake to Perfection

Slide your pizza into the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, until the crust is puffed up and golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking, because nobody likes a burnt crust.

Tips for Perfect Pizza

Preheat your stone: Preheating the pizza stone for at least an hour ensures a crispy crust.
Generous with the butter: Brushing the crust with black truffle butter (or salted butter) is key for a golden, flavorful crust.
Layer your cheese: Start with Parmesan, followed by three-quarters of the mozzarella, then add the rest on top of the toppings for the best melt.
Don’t skip the salt bath: Soaking fresh morels in saltwater removes hidden bugs and keeps your pizza critter-free.
Drizzle with olive oil: A light drizzle over the morels adds richness and helps crisp the toppings.

After savoring every bite of this morel mushroom and black truffle pizza, you’ll feel like a gourmet chef. With each slice, you get a perfect blend of rich truffle butter, earthy morels, and tangy capers. It’s an indulgent experience that’s totally worth the effort, especially if you’ve foraged the morels yourself. The roasted garlic and fresh cherry tomatoes add layers of depth to each bite. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving a luxury pizza night at home, this recipe is sure to impress. And hey, once you’ve tried truffle butter on your crust, there’s no going back. What’s the wildest ingredient you’ve put on a pizza? Let’s chat about it in the comments!

Morel Mushroom & Black Truffle Pizza

The Starving Chef

A luxurious pizza topped with earthy morel mushrooms, rich black truffle butter, and savory roasted garlic.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Pizza

Cuisine Pizza

Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

16 oz raw pizza dough homemade or store bought
2 tablespoons corn meal for dusting peel
8 oz morel mushrooms cut into rings
¼ cup black truffle butter melted
¼ cup Alfredo sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
¼ cup roasted garlic cloves
4 cherry tomatoes cut in halves
2 green onion chopped
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons rosemary
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt to taste
1 tablespoon flour for dusting

Instructions

Prior to cutting morels, soak in a cool saltwater bath for at least 8 hours if fresh-picked. This will kill any bugs hidden in the nooks and crannies. Gently rinse and let dry before cutting into rings or long strips.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. If using, place a pizza stone in the oven and let preheat for at least one hour prior to cooking.
Dust a large clean surface with flour. Roll out the pizza crust to about a half-inch thick. Sprinkle the cornmeal onto a baking sheet (or onto the pizza stone directly). Assemble the rest of the pizza directly on the preheated pizza stone very carefully.
Brush the pizza crust with the melted black truffle butter from edge to edge. Then spoon the Alfredo sauce into the center of the pizza dough and spread to the edges, leaving about a half-inch crust all the way around.
Spread the Parmesan cheese over the pizza, followed by about 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Arrange the morels, roasted garlic, tomatoes, green onions, capers, and rosemary.
Add a generous cracking of fresh peppercorns and sea salt to taste. If there's any remaining truffle butter, drizzle it over the pizza. Drizzle the olive oil over the morels. Sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake the pizza for 15-25 minutes, until the pizza crust is puffed up and golden brown. Enjoy!