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Pizza Fusion is coming to Denver

May 12, 2008 by glutenfreesteve

Pizza Fusion is looking at getting into the Colorado market. Stay tuned for details, or check their site out as well. I’m excited!

Posted in Celiac, Eating, Food, Gluten Free, Life, Retail | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on May 12, 2008 at 10:52 am Cassandra

So, you can’t make it to the conference? It would be well worth it.
on May 12, 2008 at 10:54 am Cassandra

So, you can’t make it to the conference? It would be well worth it.
on May 13, 2008 at 9:47 pm Tiffany

I’ve never heard of them before, but how cool would that be! I would love a really good pizza…one with a great crust. Hopefully it happens soon!
on May 15, 2008 at 11:16 am vicki

would like to know more. when will you be in denver
on May 17, 2008 at 10:43 am Faye

Steve,

I don’t want to burst anyone’s bubble but….we have a Pizza Fusion here in South Florida (2 actually). When I first ate there last year on Mother’s Day it was wonderful. They recently changed the flour and when I went a few months ago I was really disappointed. In addition, the pizza was smaller and more expensive. I know that we “celiacs” are used to paying more for certain foods but be prepared…I bet anyone with determination can make a pizza crust that would be as good as, if not better!
on May 20, 2008 at 3:54 pm Shirley

When I went to the site, I found out they are coming an hour away from me in VA–woohoo!!! Will definitely make a field trip with my support group and give them a try.

Faye–That would be disappointing after your first pizza there. I hope you gave them feedback. Maybe if they get enough, they’ll return to what works. Our group has a pizza meeting at least once a year and our homemade pizzas rock for sure. I make one that is made with a cheese and egg crust that everyone loves. I’d be happy to email it to you or even share it here if Steve is interested.
on May 20, 2008 at 8:20 pm Shirley

Steve is graciously allowing me to share this recipe. It was originally designed to be a low-carb recipe, but works great for GF as long as you ensure all your ingredients are GF. Hope you all try it and like it!
Shirley

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Flourless Pizza

Crust

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
¼ cup parmesan cheese (the “granulated” kind actually works better)
¼ tsp oregano, Italian, or pizza seasoning
¼ tsp garlic powder
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Topping

¼ cup (or slightly more, per preference) pizza sauce (I use Ragu)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Assorted topping of preference: pepperoni (I precook mine slightly for less fat), ham, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc.
Dash of garlic, Italian, or pizza seasoning per preference

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9 x 13 glass baking dish (metal does not work well, crust will stick) and line with parchment paper.

For crust, in medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in eggs until mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings. Stir in mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread mixture evenly over parchment paper. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes, until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. When slightly cool, I “cheat” and lift the crust using the parchment paper and place all in the freezer for about 30 minutes until completely cooled. Note: If you have plenty of time, you can cool on the counter and leave in the refrigerator for several hours so it dries out and will make a crispy crust that you can pick up with your hands. However, I personally prefer the “fast track” freezer method.

Once cooled, remove parchment paper and place crust back in same pan (which is adequately greased from before). Spread crust with pizza sauce, then cheese (don’t overdo cheese as the crust is already cheese) and toppings/seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 – 20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly and look “right.” Let stand a few minutes before cutting. Makes about 8 servings and can be frozen for later eating (that never happens at our house!).
on June 5, 2008 at 9:59 am Ashley Rathgeber

My name is Ashley and I am the menu engineer for Pizza Fusion. Thank you for mentioning us on your blog! We are very excited to be coming to the Denver area. I’m sorry that Faye had a disappointing experience at one of our restaurants. We have made a change in our gluten free crust, in an effort to limit the risk of cross contamination and improve the taste and consistency of our product. We have our gluten free crusts prepared in an off-site, certified gluten-free facility by our friends at Still Riding Pizza. We are happy to be able to cater to many special diets, including our friends with a gluten intolerance. We have had a lot of positive customer feedback on the new crust, and I hope everyone tries it out when we come to your town!

If you have any specific questions about our menu or our concept, please check out our website, http://www.pizzafusion.com, and you can e-mail us at info@pizzafusion.com and I will answer any questions you may have.