Description
This Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza combines sweet, juicy blackberries with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, salty parmesan, and fragrant fresh basil. Baked on a golden crust and drizzled with olive oil, this unique pizza is a beautiful balance of sweet, salty, and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 to 16-inch) unbaked pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh blackberries (about 1 pint)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 10 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped or chiffonade
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and place it on a baking sheet or preheated stone.
- Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, especially the edges.
- Evenly dot the ricotta cheese over the crust, then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Scatter the blackberries evenly over the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil just before serving.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Use a blend of blackberries and raspberries for added color and flavor variation.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of acidity.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat with your sweet-savory combo.
- Try whipped ricotta for an even smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet, American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: Blackberry Pizza, Ricotta Pizza, Basil Pizza, Summer Pizza Recipe, Gourmet Flatbread, Sweet Savory Pizza