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Stuffed crust Diavola pizza with spicy salami
Cheese stuffed crust Diavola pizza with spicy and hot flavours

Stuffed Crust Diavola Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The essence of Pizza Diavola ('Devilled') is piquant spiciness, topped here with an extra surprise: molten cheese hidden in the crust rim. This technique is a reimagining of the 'cornicione' (pizza rim), where the crispy crust hides a soft, milky interior, balancing the fire of the salami and chilli.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 1450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roll out the dough larger than usual so the edge hangs over the planned pizza size.

Tip: Let the dough rest before rolling, so it becomes more elastic and doesn't spring back (gluten strand relaxation).
2 ✓

Place the mozzarella sticks around the circumference of the dough, about 2 cm from the edge. Fold the dough over the cheese and press down firmly with your fingers to seal completely.

Tip: The seal must be airtight, otherwise steam will burst the dough and the cheese will leak out.
3 ✓

Spread the centre of the pizza with tomato sauce, sprinkle with oregano and a pinch of salt.

Tip: Salt highlights the acidity of the tomato, giving it a full flavour.
4 ✓

Tear the mozzarella ball over it, then place the salami slices and sliced chilli on top.

Tip: It's worth tearing mozzarella instead of cutting for a more rustic surface that browns better.
5 ✓

Drizzle thinly with olive oil and put in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until the stuffed crust is golden brown.

Tip: Oil conducts heat, helping the cheese and toppings to cook, and acts as a flavour carrier.
6 ✓

Remove and let rest for 2-3 minutes so the cheese in the rim sets slightly, saving you from burning your tongue on the first bite.

Tip: The temperature of hot cheese can be much higher than the dough; resting is a safety step.

Recipe FAQ

The cheese leaked out of the rim. Why?
You probably didn't press the dough edge down hard enough, or you rolled it too thin at the rim.
What salami should I use?
Italian spicy salami (Salame Piccante) or high-quality pepperoni.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pizza dough
  • 150 g Mozzarella (block, cut into sticks for the rim)
  • 200 g Mozzarella (ball, for the top)
  • 200 ml Thick tomato sauce
  • 150 g Spicy salami (thin slices)
  • 2 pcs Fresh chilli peppers
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 pinch Salt