National Pizza Day: The Making of the “Briezza”

Today is the day we can put a pin in the pineapple debate and come together to celebrate America’s favorite food: Pizza. As this infamous pie is a product of parties, Friday night traditions, and the occasional $13 tattoo, no wonder it has a day devoted to it. Although the classic pizza consists of a combination of cheddar and mozzarella, we decided to change up the pie game. Our melt-in-your-mouth brie pizza (or as we like to call “briezza”) is a special twist you’ll be sorry to miss.

Brie Cheese Pizza (hold the cheese)

As you know, The Two Bries are located in New Jersey, also known as the Pizza Capital of the World. As a result, we have definitely had our fair share of quality and diverse pizza. However, when Amber developed a cheese allergy, pizza was no longer an accessible meal. Dairy free pizza alternatives do exist, such as Daiya and American Flatbread but they are extremely lacking in comparison to the real deal. Additionally, dairy free pizzas tend to be vegan, which means you can not even enjoy vegan cheese alongside some real pepperoni. Life became a bland process of ordering cheese-less pizza from the pizzeria with a pepperoni topping.

But with the realization that some cheeses can be tolerated, came the realization that pizza can once again be enjoyed, with an incredible upgrade. Thus, the briezza was born. The beauty of this brie pizza is how entirely customizable it is. You can use any cheese (allergy permitting) and any toppings that your heart desires. We may be biased, but we believe our brie-dition is the best.

Briezza Tips

The most important ingredients (brie aside) for this recipe reside within the dough and the drizzle. For starters, naan bread is a must. Not only does it provide a soft yet crunchy bite, but it takes the cake for flatbread options. The most popular brand out there is Stone Fire, which is widely available in most stores. If you have a dairy sensitivity, however, brands such as Atoria’s and Toufayan are dairy-free and also delicious. Besides this, the only other must-try is virtually any brand of Balsamic Glaze. A fancy garnish and sweet topping alike, this glaze will set your brie-zza apart in the best way possible.

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Whether you order from a pizzeria, heat up some frozen pizza, or craft your own pie, you don’t want to miss out on this holiday. And for all the taco lover’s out there, there’s no need to sacrifice Taco Tuesday this week. Be bold and make a taco pizza! The possibilities are endless.

Be sure to leave a comment, message us, or tag us in your Instagram photos and let us know what pizza you celebrated with!