Dinner

Creamy Garlic Pizza Sauce Recipe

Bylina moretti February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Introduction

This creamy white garlic pizza sauce is a delicious alternative to traditional tomato sauce, offering a rich and flavorful base for your homemade pizzas. Made with garlic, cream, and Parmesan, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste.

A close-up view of a thick pizza with a golden-brown crust. The pizza has a base layer of light melted cheese with small browned spots. There are nine evenly spaced white garlic bulb-shaped dollops on top, each with a smooth, slightly glossy texture. In the center, creamy white sauce is being poured, creating a small pool in the middle. The pizza is on white parchment paper over a wooden board, with whole garlic bulbs blurred in the background on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4–5 cloves garlic, minced or roasted
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
¾ cup heavy cream, milk, or plant-based milk
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (optional)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, basil, oregano – optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare garlic by mincing or roasting it; optionally sauté onions or shallots for added flavor.
Step 2: Melt butter or heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step 3: Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Step 4: Slowly pour in the heavy cream or milk while whisking to combine the ingredients smoothly.
Step 5: Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese if using, stirring until the sauce thickens and the flavor deepens.
Step 6: Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and herbs as desired, tasting and adjusting gradually.
Step 7: For an extra smooth texture, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce.
Step 8: Adjust the consistency by thinning with milk or broth if you want a pourable sauce, or simmer it to thicken for spreading on pizza.
Step 9: Use the sauce immediately by spreading it on your pizza crust or drizzling over pasta, or store it for later use.

Tips & Variations

For a vegan version, use almond, oat, or cashew milk and omit cheese or substitute with vegan Parmesan.
Make it extra cheesy by adding mozzarella, fontina, or additional Parmesan cheese.
Roasting the garlic before adding enhances sweetness and depth of flavor.
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more milk or broth until reaching your desired consistency.

Storage

Store the white garlic pizza sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally, and add a splash of milk if needed to restore creaminess.

How to Serve

A pizza with a thick, golden-brown crust rests on parchment paper over a wooden board, topped with a baked layer of melted cheese and eight evenly spaced dollops of a white, creamy garlic mixture, each shaped with a swirling texture. A white sauce is being poured in a stream onto the center of the pizza from above. In the background, whole garlic bulbs create a soft, blurred effect. The setting is on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use this sauce for dishes other than pizza?

Yes, this sauce works wonderfully as a pasta sauce, a dip for bread, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.

What can I substitute if I don’t have heavy cream?

You can use whole milk, half-and-half, or plant-based milks like almond or oat milk. Keep in mind that the sauce will be less rich and may require a bit more thickening time.