Pizza Tart: Thick-Crust Pizza Pie in a Tart Pan

This Pizza Tart combines the richness of a deep-dish pizza with the structure of a savory tart. Baked in a tart pan, it features a soft, fluffy yeast dough base topped with juicy fresh tomatoes, melted cheese, and your favorite pizza fillings.

Unlike traditional thin-crust pizza, this version creates a thicker, bread-like base that absorbs the tomato juices beautifully while staying tender inside. It’s ideal for family meals, gatherings, or when you want something more substantial than classic pizza.

Pizza Tart: Thick-Crust Pizza Pie in a Tart Pan

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: MainCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

420

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

A thick-crust pizza baked in a tart pan, topped with fresh tomatoes, cheese, and your favorite ingredients. Soft, fluffy, and satisfying.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• For the Dough

• 320 g 2 1/2 cup Flour – type 550 (bread flour)

• 150 g 2/3 cup Lukewarm Water

• 8 g 2 1/4 tsp Dry Yeast

• 30 g 2 1/2 tbsp Sugar

• 30 g 2 1/7 tbsp Olive Oil

• 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Vinegar

• 15 g 2 1/2 tsp Salt

• Pepper and Dried Oregano, to taste

• For the Filling

• 400 g 2 cup Tomatoes, diced

• 300 g 3 cup Shredded Cheese

• Cold cuts of your choice

• Bell Pepper, diced

• Mushrooms, sliced

• Bacon

How to make Pizza Tart

• In a bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, yeast, and flour. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
• Add the salt, pepper, oregano, vinegar, and oil. Beat (mix vigorously) for about 5 minutes until combined.
• Let the dough rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
• Spread the dough evenly into a greased tart pan.
• Add the diced tomatoes with their juices over the dough.
• Top with shredded cheese and your chosen ingredients.
• Let it rest for another 1 hour.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C), fan setting, for 40 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

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What Makes Pizza Tart Different?

Unlike standard pizza, this recipe uses a deeper pan and thicker dough, giving it a more substantial texture. The tart pan shape creates defined edges and allows the crust to rise beautifully.

Fresh Tomato Advantage

Using fresh diced tomatoes with their juices keeps the interior moist and flavorful. As the pizza bakes, the juices absorb into the dough, enhancing the overall taste.

Ideal for Customization

You can adapt this pizza tart with:

• Classic pepperoni
• Vegetarian combinations
• Extra cheese layers
• Mediterranean toppings

The structure supports generous fillings without becoming soggy.

Texture & Baking Tips

Allowing a second rise in the pan helps create a lighter interior. Baking at high temperature ensures the crust cooks fully while the top becomes golden and slightly crisp.