Description
This gourmet Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza combines the sweet and tart flavors of blackberries with creamy ricotta and fresh basil on a crispy crust. Perfect for an elegant dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 premade pizza dough
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, halved
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 10 large basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a pizza stone inside to heat.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush the dough with olive oil, then spread the ricotta cheese as the base layer.
- Add the halved blackberries and sprinkle over the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, preheat your pizza stone for at least 30 minutes.
- If using frozen blackberries, ensure they are completely thawed and drained to avoid a soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg