Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this delightful blackberry basil pizza. This unique pizza features a mix of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, juicy blackberries, fresh basil, and a drizzle of honey, all atop a crispy crust. It’s a flavor explosion that’s ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup blackberries (halved if large)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Optional crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Roll out the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper.
- Prepare the pizza: Brush the dough with olive oil. Spread ricotta cheese, mozzarella, blackberries, salt, and pepper over the dough.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Top with torn basil, a drizzle of honey, and crushed red pepper flakes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap ricotta for goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
- This pizza is versatile and works well as an appetizer, brunch item, or light dinner alongside a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
