Dinner

White Garlic Pizza Sauce – Creamy & Perfect for Homemade Pizza Recipe

BySana Jeannette February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Introduction

This White Garlic Pizza Sauce is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make at home. Perfect for elevating your homemade pizza, it combines garlic, cream, and cheese into a rich and smooth sauce that’s both versatile and delicious.

A thick pizza crust with a golden-brown edge holds a cheese layer that is lightly browned and bubbling. On top of the cheese, there are eight evenly spaced dollops of garlic butter, each shaped like a small swirl with a creamy white color. In the center, a creamy sauce is being poured from a white jug, creating a glossy, smooth pool over the cheese. The pizza sits on white parchment paper on a rustic wooden board, with whole garlic bulbs blurred in the background on a white marbled texture. 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 the garlic by either roasting or sautéing it until fragrant. You can also sauté onions or shallots if you like for extra flavor.

Step 2: Melt the butter or heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Step 3: Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently to release its aroma but avoid browning.
Step 4: Slowly pour in the cream or milk while whisking continuously to combine everything smoothly.

Step 5: Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese gradually, if using, to thicken the sauce and enhance its flavor.
Step 6: Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Add herbs like thyme, basil, or oregano according to your taste. Adjust seasoning gradually.
Step 7: For an extra smooth texture, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until creamy.

Step 8: Adjust the consistency as needed: thin the sauce with a little milk or broth if it’s too thick for drizzling, or simmer gently to thicken it if using as a pizza base.
Step 9: Use the sauce immediately by spreading it on your pizza dough or drizzling over pasta. Alternatively, refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Tips & Variations

For a vegan version, use almond, oat, or cashew milk and omit the cheese or substitute with vegan Parmesan.

To make the sauce extra cheesy, add shredded mozzarella or fontina along with Parmesan.
Roasting garlic before adding it will produce a sweeter, milder flavor compared to raw sautéed garlic.
Fresh herbs will give a brighter taste; dried herbs should be added sparingly as they are more concentrated.

Storage

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stove over low heat, stirring to maintain a creamy texture. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 1 month; thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A thick, light golden pizza crust topped with melted cheese that has some browned spots, showing it is baked; nine evenly spaced, white garlic bulbs placed on top, each with a soft, smooth texture; creamy white sauce being poured in a thick stream from above, falling into the middle of the pizza and pooling there; the pizza sits on a piece of parchment paper on a round wooden board; in the background, whole garlic bulbs are blurred; the scene is set 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?

Absolutely! This creamy garlic sauce works wonderfully as a pasta sauce, a base for casseroles, or even drizzled over roasted vegetables.

How can I make the sauce thicker or thinner?

To thicken the sauce, simmer it gently to reduce excess liquid. To thin it, add a splash of milk or broth and whisk until you reach the desired consistency.