Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
2 Servings
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Calories
659 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil
Description
The Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil starts with a rolled 12-inch pizza dough brushed with olive oil. Instead of traditional tomato sauce, smashed blackberries are spread across the dough providing a fruity base. The pizza is then topped with Parmesan and Swiss or mozzarella cheeses, followed by spoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Whole fresh blackberries and chopped green onions add texture and bursts of flavor, accented by chopped fresh basil.
Baked at a high temperature, the dough crisps while the cheeses melt into a creamy layer complementing the tart sweetness of the berries. The mix of soft ricotta and melted cheese contrasts with the juicy berries and fresh herbs for a complex, fresh bite.
This pizza suits those looking for an inventive savory and sweet dish. It can be doubled to feed a family of four with sides and offers an interesting approach to combining fresh fruit with traditional pizza ingredients.
Ingredients
- one pizza dough recipe to make one 12-inch pizza*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup blackberry fresh, smashed
- 1 cup parmesan shredded
- 1 cup swiss cheese or mozzarella, shredded
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup blackberry whole
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
- black pepper ground, to taste - I like lots
- 2-3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Put your pizza stone in the oven if you have one.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a floured sheet of parchment paper to about 12 inches. (If you don't have a pizza stone, you should probably transfer the dough to a baking sheet now.)
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the dough and use your fingers or a pastry brush to coat well, especially the edges.
- Use a fork to mash a half cup of blackberries in a bowl. It doesn't have to be perfect. Use the fork or a slotted spoon to ladle the pulp onto the pizza. Spread it around like you would pizza sauce. (You don't need the remaining juice, but don't throw it out. Drink that sweet nectar if you know what's good for you.)
- Top the smashed berries with 1 cup Parmesan and 1 cup swiss or mozzarella, making sure to get the crust.
- Use a spoon to dollop the ricotta over the pizza. It doesn't have to be perfect.
- Top with whole fresh blackberries and chopped green onions.
- Sprinkle with salt, and add pepper to taste.
- When the oven is hot, transfer the pizza to the oven. I transfer it using a a flat baking sheet, still on the parchment paper.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the top has started to brown. You can broil it for a minute if you want it crispier on top.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle some chopped basil on top. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe easily doubles to make two pizzas suitable for feeding about four people when served with sides.
- Fresh blackberries are used both mashed as a sauce and whole for topping to add varied texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 342mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1633IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 1244mg | 124% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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