Original post r/Pizza and thought you all would appreciate this.
Tried a new pizza experiment this evening and it turned out ridiculously good, so I figured I’d share.
I’ve been running a 70% hydration dough with a 24-hour cold ferment lately, and it’s been super consistent. But the real twist this time came from something totally unrelated to pizza.
I’ve been making a thin, taco-sauce-style salsa (Full recipe below: no cilantro, bright, spicy, super versatile). I keep a squeeze bottle of it in the fridge at all times and use it on everything. On a whim, I decided to throw it on a pizza and just commit to a full Mexican-style pie.
Used shredded quesadilla cheese—if you haven’t tried it on pizza, it melts like an absolute dream and gives this ultra-creamy mouthfeel. Finished it with thinly shaved jalapeño.
Honestly… one of the best pizzas I’ve ever made. The flavors were unreal. The salsa brought this bright, lively acidity and heat, and the quesadilla cheese balanced it perfectly with smooth, milky creaminess. Jalapenos added a fresh kick on top.
If anyone wants to try the salsa, here’s the recipe I used:
Thin Taco-Style Salsa (Chiltepin Version)
- 6 fresh/raw tomatoes
- 1/3 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Chiltepin peppers (to heat preference — these are incredible: unique quick-hit heat that disappears fast; more info here: https://pepperscale.com/chiltepin-pepper/)
Blend everything thoroughly until completely smooth — this is a thin salsa with zero chunks. The consistency should easily pass through a squeeze-bottle nozzle.
Let it rest in the fridge overnight so the flavors can macerate and fully come together. It’s insanely good on tacos, eggs, grilled meats… and apparently, pizza.
Highly recommend giving this combo a shot. I’m definitely making it again.
by Showusyourboobz
11 Comments
I absolutely love Chiltepins. We had a few grow up wildly next to my childhood home that stayed around for years. God I miss having access to those things whenever.
Pizza looks amazing btw and I love the concept.
Those peppers are great . Did you make that pizza in an ooni oven ?
I see a pizza with jalapenos and cheese on it, I upvote.
I used to get no sauce back in the day but nowadays they got ranch and like butter garlic you can use for your pizza sauce.
For me honestly pizza sauce ruined cheese /jalepeno pizza.
Salsa if done right would be interesting to check out
Looks amazing. I’ll definitely give that salsa and pizza a shot. The combo sounds great.
Wow. Looks incredible! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
Homemade pizza is the best, what’s your dough recipe? Also, what quesadilla cheese blend are you using, traditional Mexican or tex-mex style? This looks good enough that I want to get it right.
Where did you get your chiltepines? My ex used to get them from family in Sonora. My supply is no more.
I’ve never seen this before in my life. I’m so glad I’m seeing it now!! This looks awesome. I will be trying this
Never heard of this and I’m really grateful. Will try very small amounts of this.
I’ll take 2 slices. 1 now, 1 to go.
Oh man, that looks really good