Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza
Equipment
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Pizza peel or parchment paper
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough or your favorite homemade dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- balsamic glaze optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the seasoned ricotta evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the ricotta. Drizzle with honey and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with fresh blackberries and chopped basil leaves.
- Return to oven for 2-3 minutes just to warm the blackberries slightly.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Storage tip: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Pat blackberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSodium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g