The shamrock is a universal symbol for Ireland, and it can be seen just about everywhere, from the rugby union to the national airline. The word “shamrock” derives from the Irish seamróg, which means "young clover.” Since the 18th century, it has steadily grown in the country’s cultural significance — much like the English rose and Scottish thistle. To celebrate the feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, we’ve created a unique shamrock-shaped pizza, upon which the toppings reflect the colours of the Irish flag: vivid green pesto, sweet orange Sungold tomatoes, and dollops of creamy white ricotta.

For this recipe, you may want to use our handy shamrock template to help create your base. It’s easy to do: Just print, assemble the pages under a large sheet of parchment paper, then tape them down to hold them in place. Dust the parchment paper with flour, and you’ll have a food-friendly surface on which to stretch and shape your dough. To start, stretch out your base as you usually would, then make a series of small incisions to pull out the 3 leaves and curved stem. For additional guidance, you can check out our video here.

Note: This recipe is for one pizza, but the pesto will serve approximately 4 to 6 more. If you’re not using it immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.