Castlevania Belmont's Vampire Slayer Pizza

Here’s our totally radical original Retrovania Land's Nintendo Castlevania (1986) inspired pizza recipe, crafted to evoke the retro vibes of Simon Belmont’s vampire-hunting quest through Dracula’s castle. This recipe blends gothic flavors with NES-era nostalgia, perfect for a night of 8-bit gaming. Let’s whip up a “Belmont's Vampire Slayer Pizza” that’d fuel Simon through those haunted halls!

“Belmont's Vampire Slayer Pizza”

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 30-35 minutes

Servings: 4 (or 1 hungry Belmont)

Ingredients

For the Dough (Holy Whip Base): 

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or pre-made dough for speed, like Simon dodging Medusa heads)
• 1 tsp active dry yeast 
• ½ tsp salt 
• 1 tsp sugar 
• ½ cup warm water (not too hot, or you’ll wake Dracula early) 
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce (Blood of the Castle): 

• ½ cup crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned, for that deep red hue) 
• 1 tsp garlic powder (to ward off vampires) 
• 1 tsp dried oregano (a nod to medieval herbs)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (for a castle-fire smokiness) 
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Toppings (Relics of Power): 

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (the holy light to bind it all) 
• ½ cup crumbled Italian sausage (like roasted boar from the game’s meat drops) 
• ¼ cup black olives (representing the dark corridors) 
• ¼ cup diced red bell peppers (for the flickering torchlight aesthetic) 
• 2-3 fresh basil leaves (a sacred herb to finish the slay) 

Optional: A drizzle of hot sauce (for the whip’s sting)

Instructions

• Prepare the Dough (Forge the Whip): 
• In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. 
• Add flour, salt, and olive oil, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. (If using pre-made dough, skip this step and jump to shaping.)
• Roll it out into a 12-inch circle—rough edges are fine, it’s a rugged castle vibe.

Mix the Sauce (Stir the Cauldron): 

• Combine crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. No need to cook it—raw power suits this gothic pie.

Assemble the Pizza (Arm the Slayer): 

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C)—hot as a castle furnace. 
• Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. 
• Sprinkle mozzarella like a protective barrier.
• Add sausage crumbles, black olives, and red bell peppers in a pattern—think of it like placing sub-weapons on the screen.

Bake (Enter the Castle): 

• Slide your pizza onto a baking sheet or stone. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling like a boss battle.

Finish the Quest: 

• Remove from the oven, top with torn basil leaves, and drizzle hot sauce if you’re feeling extra Belmont-bold. Let it cool for a minute—don’t burn yourself like a rookie jumping into spikes.

Serving Suggestion

Slice it up with a cross-shaped cut (four big pieces) and serve on a wooden board for that medieval tavern feel. Pair it with a cold soda “potion” (Mountain Dew?)—to keep the retro energy flowing while you tackle Castlevania on your NES.

This pizza’s got the gutsy flavor to match Simon’s whip-cracking courage, with a balance of smoky, spicy, and savory notes. Totally bitchin’ for a RetrovaniaLand gaming night! What do you think—ready to slay some hunger?