Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza
An unconventional sweet-savory pizza featuring creamy ricotta, juicy blackberries, and fresh basil on a crisp crust - perfect for summer entertaining or gourmet appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup honey
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1.Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone or baking sheet.2.Roll dough into 12-inch circle on floured surface.3.Brush crust with olive oil and pre-bake 5 minutes.4.Spread ricotta evenly over par-baked crust.5.Arrange blackberries (halved if large) over ricotta.6.Bake 7-8 minutes until crust is golden.7.Drizzle with honey, sprinkle salt/pepper, and garnish with torn basil.8.Add goat cheese if using. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier crust, bake directly on pizza stone
- Substitute mascarpone for ricotta for richer flavor
- Best served immediately after baking