Description
Homemade blackberry basil ricotta pizza blends sweet and savory flavors for a gourmet meal. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a baking stone or large baking sheet to ensure a perfectly crisp foundation.
- Dough Transformation: Stretch and roll the pizza dough into a thin, elegant circle, carefully positioning it on the preheated surface with a smooth, practiced motion.
- Ricotta Canvas: Spread a luxurious layer of creamy ricotta across the dough, leaving a rustic border that promises a delightful textural contrast.
- Fruit and Herb Arrangement: Artfully distribute plump blackberries and torn basil leaves across the ricotta base, creating a vibrant mosaic of colors and flavors.
- Seasoning Finale: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil with a graceful circular motion, then sprinkle sea salt and black pepper to elevate the pizza’s flavor profile.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the pizza into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and slightly caramelized blackberries that promise depth and complexity.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove from the oven and allow the pizza to rest briefly, then optionally embellish with a delicate balsamic glaze zigzag before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Crust Temperature Control: Preheat oven thoroughly to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy bottom.
- Berry Placement Strategy: Distribute blackberries evenly to guarantee consistent flavor in every slice.
- Herb Infusion Technique: Tear basil leaves gently to release maximum aromatic oils and enhance overall taste profile.
- Finishing Flourish: Allow pizza to rest briefly after baking to let flavors meld and crust achieve perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg