Blackberry, Basil & Ricotta Pizza
Sweet blackberries, creamy ricotta, and fragrant basil come together on golden pizza crust in this vibrant, elevated flatbread. It’s easy to make, stunning to serve, and tastes like summer in every bite. The optional balsamic glaze adds a rich tangy-sweet finish that’s hard to resist.
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Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup ricotta cheese seasoned with lemon zest and salt if desired
- 1 cup blackberries fresh
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (or as directed on pizza dough package).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into desired shape and transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread ricotta evenly over dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter blackberries across the ricotta layer.
- Tear fresh basil and sprinkle over the top. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is gently bubbling.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, then drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Try goat cheese or cream cheese as a ricotta alternative. Add chili flakes for heat, or top with honey instead of balsamic for a sweeter finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 40.7gProtein: 11gFat: 8.9gSaturated Fat: 3.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 417mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.2g
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