Oven-Baked Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza Delight

Ingredients

- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 pre-made pizza crust

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

2. Prepare the Pizza Base:
- Place the pre-made pizza crust onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush the crust with olive oil to cover the surface evenly.

3. Assemble the Cheese and Ricotta Base:
- Mixed the ricotta cheese with half of the chopped basil leaves.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly across the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border.

4. Layer the Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta base.
- Follow with an even layer of grated Parmesan.

5. Add the Blackberries:
- Gently scatter the fresh blackberries over the surface of the cheese.

6. Bake the Pizza:
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.

7. Finish with Fresh Basil:
- Remove the pizza from the oven.
- Sprinkle the remaining fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza for an aromatic finish.

8. Slice and Serve:
- Allow the pizza to cool for a minute before slicing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the combination of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Gourmet pizza
- Blackberry pizza
- Ricotta pizza
- Oven-baked pizza
- Basil pizza
- Savory fruit pizza
- Quick dinner
- Easy pizza recipe
- Cheese lover pizza
- Vegetarian dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1800

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