As the years turn, the realm of pizza garnishments is enriched with fresh trends, and 2023 has been no different. At SunrisePath, keeping pace with the preferences of pizza aficionados worldwide is our passion. Presenting the cadre of delectable and trendy pizza toppings that have garnered attention this year.
1. Fermented Vegetables
As gut health garners focus, fermented veggies have emerged as a surprising success atop pizzas. The likes of kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickled onions lend a zest that’s bold and tangy, a perfect foil to the classic cheese and sauce combo. These nutrient-rich toppings add a probiotic punch and an innovative textural twist to pizza favorites.
Try our Fermentation Festivity pie, teeming with home-crafted kimchi, sauerkraut, and robust gorgonzola, all pulled together with a drizzle of local honey to soften the pungent notes. A quirky mix initially, it’s swiftly become a star selection.
2. Plant-Based Proteins
The upswing of plant-centric diets has led to a surge in plant-based protein toppings for pizzas, pushing past the garden-variety toppings and satisfying even hardcore carnivores.
Ranging from plant-based Italian sausage chunks, spiced tempeh, jackfruit pulled meat, to pea protein pepperoni, these alternatives have become mainstays on our menu, capturing the taste buds of not just vegetarians but those seeking flavorsome, digestion-friendly options.
3. Regional Chili Varieties
Those who find pleasure in piquancy, 2023 has marked a turn towards specific regional chilies. The Calabrian chili has kept its stronghold, while Aleppo peppers, smoky Spanish ñora, fruity Peruvian aji amarillo, and the boldness of Korean gochujang are being seen on pizza toppings more frequently.
Experience our International Heat pizza which delights with a blend of four unique chili peppers from around the globe, each lending its singular taste to quadrants of the pie. It's a fiery journey well-liked by our daring clientele.
4. Seasonal Foraged Ingredients
The connection between farm and table has now spread to include forest-to-pizza, thanks to the sought-after seasonal foraged items. The leading force in this trend is wild mushrooms – chanterelles, morels, and hen of the woods, prevalent in their peak seasons.
Apart from fungi, we have delved into forays of wild ramps, marine greens such as dulse and nori, and aromatic spruce tips. Such components forge a link to the natural environment while imparting tastes that are unachievable in domestic cultivars.
5. Specialty Honey Drizzles
The interplay of savory with sweet, established by honey, has been solidified as a long-term inclination. Building on the established hot honey trend, the year 2023 has witnessed a diversification into exotic varieties of honey as a finishing touch on pizzas.
From truffle-infused honey to smoky mesquite honey, these exquisite drizzles are enhancing and complexifying even the most simple of pies into culinary masterpieces.
Honorable Mentions
Several other toppings not quite making the top tier, yet still causing a stir, include:
- Cured egg yolks, finely grated over pizza, creating a savory dusting
- Pickled summer fruits, notably stone fruits such as peaches and cherries
- Ancient grain accents, like crispy farro or puffed sorghum, for added crunch
- Gourmet butter dollops, notably cultured or herb-infused varieties
Whether your preference aligns with enduring classics or veers toward the bold and novel, pizza remains a globally cherished and versatile dish. At SunrisePath, we celebrate tradition as much as we do progression, which is why you'll uncover both timeless Margherita and inventive specialty pies on our menu.
Have you had a taste of any of these trending adornments? Or perhaps there's an exclusive mix you’d like to propose for our menu? Share your thoughts below or during your following visit.