In this article, we discuss if Balsamic Glaze belongs on Pizza. Spoiler: of course it does! There’s no sauce quite like Balsamic Glaze, and I’ll explain why below.
Balsamic Glaze on Pizza
As a sauce, Balsamic Glaze is a fairly unusual pizza topping.
Balsamic Glaze can be used as a sauce to make a Pizza Bianca (white pizza), instead of the typical Pizza Rosso (Red Pizza).
Did you know these Pizza facts?
This doesn’t have anything to do with Balsamic Glaze on pizza, however here are three random pizza facts for you to sound like an expert;
Pizza fact 1: In Scotland, deep-fried pizza is a common choice
Pizza fact 2: The first documented pizzeria in the world was open in Port’Alba in Naples, Italy during the late 1800s
Pizza fact 3: 3 billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year
Bonus Pizza Fact: We have lots of pizza articles on our website.
…which of these pizza facts did you already know?
Balsamic Glaze goes on Pizza with…
I’m a big believer in trying many combinations of pizza toppings, until you find the ones that suit you the best. However, to help you navigate the multitude of pizza styles and toppings, try these;
Balsamic Glaze and Mushroom
Ham and Balsamic Glaze
Balsamic Glaze and Sweet potato
Don’t stop at those though, keep trying various combinations and amounts. I prefer 3-6 toppings; any more, and my pizza is too heavy and no topping stands out very well. That’s just my personal taste though.
Does Balsamic Glaze belong on Pizza?
Haven’t you being paying attention? Absolutely, it does!
And if you really won’t try Balsamic Glaze on pizza, there are many other sauces to try on your pizzas as well.
Try Balsamic Glaze on your next pizza!
What works for me may not work for you. Finding your favourite toppings is a trial and error process, which for me, is still going, decades after making my first ever pizza.
Go on, next pizza you have, try some Balsamic Glaze on it. Even perhaps some Sweet potato?