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Blackberry ricotta pizza with basil on parchment paper fresh out of the oven with golden melted cheese and whole blackberries

Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

A quick and creative ricotta pizza topped with fresh blackberries, creamy ricotta, melted Parmesan and mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for easy summer dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 659
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe pizza dough for one 12-inch pizza, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup fresh blackberries smashed with a fork for the sauce base
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese or mozzarella shredded, mozzarella preferred
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese full-fat recommended
  • 0.5 cup fresh blackberries whole, for topping
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste, be generous
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped, added immediately after baking

Equipment

  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small bowl and fork
  • Pastry brush
  • Flat baking sheet for transferring

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. If using a pizza stone, place it inside the oven to heat up at the same time.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper into a roughly 12-inch circle. If not using a pizza stone, transfer the dough to a baking sheet now.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the dough and spread with your fingers or a pastry brush, coating the surface and edges well.
  4. Use a fork to mash 1/2 cup of fresh blackberries in a small bowl until you have a chunky pulp. Spread it over the dough like pizza sauce, leaving a small border around the edge for the crust.
  5. Layer the Parmesan and Swiss or mozzarella cheese evenly over the berry base, covering all the way to the crust edge.
  6. Dollop the ricotta across the pizza using a spoon. It does not need to be perfectly spaced or even.
  7. Scatter the remaining whole blackberries and chopped green onions over the top. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  8. Transfer the pizza to the oven, still on the parchment paper, using a flat baking sheet to slide it in. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles and starts to brown. Broil for 1 additional minute for a crispier top, watching closely.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle fresh chopped basil over the top. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe doubles easily to make 2 pizzas, which feeds a family of 4 when served with sides. Use fresh blackberries only for best results. Always add the basil right after baking to keep it fresh and fragrant. Be generous with black pepper to balance the sweetness of the berries.