Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

Black and White, Berry and Cheese Pizza

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 14m
Cook Time: 11m
Total Time: 25m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

217
Calories
12.1g
Fat
14.6g
Carbohydrate
13.7g
Protein
28mg
Cholesterol
638mg
Sodium
Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

Recipe Description

Sometimes you need a stylish plate and this Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil is not just a palate pleaser but also looks absolutely stunning, too.

Prepare your own pizza crust and use a 3 cheese mix of Parmesan cheese, Swiss or mozzarella and ¾ cup white ricotta cheese. I use chopped green onion, olive oil, salt and ground black pepper for my seasoning and I place gorgeous blackberries which ooze stunning, purple juices and fresh green basil leaves, for equal original flavor and gorgeous aesthetic.

To make Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and place pizza stone

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F and place your pizza stone in the oven if you have one.

  2. 2

    Prepare pizza dough

    5 min
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    Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured sheet of baking parchment to about 12-inches. If not using a baking stone, transfer dough to a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the crust and brush to coat well, focusing on the edges.

  3. 3

    Mash blackberries

    2 min
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    In a medium bowl, using a fork, mash the blackberries. Using a slotted spoon, place the mashed blackberry pulp evenly over the pizza crust and spread like you would a pizza base sauce.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    3 min
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    Evenly sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and Swiss or mozzarella over the blackberry sauce and spoon dollops of ricotta on top.

  5. 5

    Add garnish

    1 min
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    Garnish with whole fresh blackberries and chopped green onions, to top and sprinkle with salt and black pepper, to taste.

  6. 6

    Bake

    10 min
    Step 6 - Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

    Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the top begins to brown.

  7. 7

    Broil

    1 min
    Step 7 - Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

    Broil for 1 minute, if you prefer a crispier top.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil

    Remove from the oven and garnish with sprinkles of chopped basil before slicing and serving hot!

A beautiful Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil is a chef’s delight and a real crowd pleaser by taste and sight. Make pizza night more sophisticated with this wonderful recipe. Send us your stunning pizza designs and tag #cookmerecipes in your own social media posts.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Hannah
January 28, 2024
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So easy, love it

Eleanor Thompson
October 2, 2023
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Delicious and simple!

Beth
October 1, 2023
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I really enjoyed making the Blackberry Ricotta Pizza with Basil. The flavors were exceptional and the presentation was beautiful. I made it for a small gathering and everyone loved it. Using fresh blackberries made it so much better. I'll definitely make this again.

Sammy
November 4, 2022
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Yo, this Blackberry Ricotta Pizza is da bomb! Made it for date night and my wife loved it. The mix of tangy blackberries and creamy ricotta got us totally hooked. Super easy to make too, we were eatin' like kings. Gonna whip this up again for sure.

Ivy
August 6, 2022
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Delicious! I made this pizza for a small gathering and it was a hit. The combination of sweet blackberries with creamy ricotta is stunning and so easy to prepare. I felt proud serving it, it's an instant favorite.

Katy
February 22, 2022
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This recipe is so good! I made it for a small get-together, and everyone loved it. The blackberries popping on the crust were super pretty! Totally worth the time. Yum, yum, yum!

Samantha
February 5, 2022
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Simply delicious delight!

Queenie
March 4, 2021
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Deliciously easy pizza!

Athina
August 8, 2019
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Easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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