Cut a 12cm disc of fresh mozzarella using a ring mould for the base of the pizza

Cut off two long strips of mozzarella and soften in the microwave for 1 minute at 600W

Stretch the mozzarella to long strips roughly 8cm wide and add the croutons in a line down the centre. Fold the mozzarella over to encase the croutons and place the strips around the edge of the base of the pizza to form a ‘crust’. Blowtorch the edges of the crust until charred

For the pesto, clean and wash the basil leaves, blanch for 10 seconds in boiling water then transfer to ice water. Drain the basil, transfer to a blender with the rest of the ingredients and blitz until smooth

To serve, chop and season the tomatoes and place them in the centre of the disc. Add some croutons, basil leaves, pesto, extra virgin olive oil and salt and serve