Description
Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza is a delightful culinary experience that combines sweet-tart blackberries, creamy ricotta, and aromatic basil on a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this unique dish invites everyone to the table with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma. With easy preparation and versatile ingredient options, it’s bound to be the star of your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup ripe blackberries
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Roll out the pizza dough on floured parchment paper to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread ricotta evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Scatter blackberries over the ricotta layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg