Quick Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza Delight
A fresh and vibrant pizza combining creamy ricotta, sweet-tart blackberries, and aromatic basil.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Pizza Stone
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 1 pound Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade.
Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Creamy cheese for topping.
Fresh Blackberries
- 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Ripe and juicy for sweetness.
Fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Torn or whole for flavor.
Olive Oil
- 1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling over pizza.
Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste.
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze Optional for finishing touch.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if using.
- Prepare the pizza dough by rolling it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter the blackberries evenly across the ricotta layer.
- Sprinkle the torn basil leaves over the pizza.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with salt and pepper.
- Carefully transfer the pizza into the oven or onto the preheated pizza stone.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the ricotta is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and slice to serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.