Name: White Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Pizza Dough; 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); . Toppings; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (grated); heaping ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese (we like Belgioioso because it's the creamiest); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped); ½ teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; cornmeal (for stretching the dough); 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (torn); ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese; fresh basil leaves (for garnish); red pepper flakes

Get ready for a slice of heaven with this delightful White Pizza! This recipe combines creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic herbs for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Tips for the Perfect White Pizza

Make sure your oven is super hot for that crispy crust.

Why You'll Love It

This part’s so satisfying: the combination of cheeses and fresh herbs creates an irresistible flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:
Step 1

- Prepare the dough: Prepare the pizza dough according to our recipe, or if using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour before stretching.
Step 2

- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 500°F (or as high as your oven goes).
Step 3

- Make Garlic Oil: In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil and garlic.
Step 4

- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, thyme, lemon zest, and salt.
Step 5

- Stretch the Dough: Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Place the pizza dough on the baking sheet and stretch it into a large circle or oval. Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough. Par-bake for 5 minutes.
Step 6

- Dock the Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and dock with a fork again to remove any air bubbles.
Step 7

- Assemble the Pizza: Brush the garlic oil over the pizza crust, then dollop the ricotta mixture onto the center. Spread into a thin layer, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Top with the mozzarella followed by the Parmesan.
Step 8

- Bake the Pizza: Bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is browned and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 9

- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with basil and pinches of red pepper flakes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350, Fat: 20g, Carbs: 30g, Protein: 15g

Cooking techniques

Cooking Techniques

For the perfect crust, ensure your oven is preheated well. Docking the pizza dough helps to prevent bubbling during the bake.

Variations or substitutions

Variations or Substitutions

Feel free to swap the ricotta for goat cheese or add some spinach for an extra veggie boost!

Storage tips

Storage Tips

Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture!

Notes

For a gluten-free option, you can use gluten-free pizza dough.