Let me let you in on a little secret: the world of pizza toppings is vast and wondrous. But among them all, this blend of sweet, tart blackberries, aromatic basil, and creamy ricotta has captured my heart. It’s as if these ingredients were meant to dance together on a pizza crust stage, and every bite is a standing ovation.
The sweet and tart of the blackberries, the punch of basil, the creaminess of the ricotta….it all comes together so fantastically that this pizza always ends up not just being eaten, but absolutely devoured.
Why You’ll Love This Pizza
- Flavor Affair: It’s not just a pizza; it’s a love story. The blackberries offer both sweet and tart notes, pairing delightfully with the sharpness of basil and the gentle embrace of ricotta.
- Texture Wonderland: Thin crust pizzas have this magical way of letting the toppings shine, and this combo is no exception. The crust crisps up nicely, contrasting with the creamy dollops of ricotta and juicy blackberries.
- Simplicity at Its Best: I’m all for gourmet, but who said gourmet needs to be complicated? This pizza is a breeze to put together but delivers a culinary experience fit for royalty.
Crust Options
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
2 hrs 45 mins
Italian Style Pizza Dough
5 hrs 20 mins
Refrigerator Pizza Dough
1 hr 45 mins
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
20 mins
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! While this recipe recommends a thin crust, feel free to use your preferred type. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
Yes, but ensure they’re thawed and drained to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
While this combination is delightful, you can also try goat cheese or feta for a different flavor profile.
Variations
No blackberries? Try blueberries or figs.
Like things spicy? Add a drizzle of chili oil or sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top.
Want to add a sauce? Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze to elevate the flavors.
Need more toppings? Try adding some sliced prosciutto just before serving or try spoonfuls of burrata.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Store any leftover slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to dive back in (because let’s face it, you will be), preheat your oven to 375 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes. The goal is to revive that crispy crust while ensuring the toppings are heated through. Microwaving is quick but might leave you with a slightly softer crust.
Looks good. I think I may sub goat cheese for the ricotta.
I’m gonna be dreaming about this tonight!
How much blackberries would one need to make this? Seems to be missing from the recipe.
Do you think this would work with a cauliflower pizza crust or do you think it would be too soggy?! This looks soo good and I can’t have gluten so I was wondering about gluten feee options.
Yes I do. You may want to bake your cauliflower crust, flip it, and bake it again to make it a bit crispier.
I made a blackberry-balsamic-honey puree for sauce and added prosciutto and pepper. Nom nom nom
I just made this and it’s amazing!! I did use fresh pizza dough and shredded the mozzarella cheese. I also seasoned the pizza with cracked peper and salt. Topped it with balsamic glaze. Delicious!!
This recipe was picture worthy but not as taste worthy. It was somewhat bland for me! It felt like it was missing something but not sure what- salty or sweet? I did try adding a bit of balsamic glaze which helped but not overwhelmed unfortunately!
I’m surprised. Did you try adding more basil? Perhaps your basil was not as fragrant.
I felt similar, Add’d balsamic and Flaked salt and it took it up a notch. I grow my own basil and serve it from plant to table so it wasn’t the basil being unfragment for me. I was thinking if you subbed mascarpone in part for the ricotta and add’d a salty honey glaze it would also be an excellent dessert pizza after an italian night. as well. This was still a great recipe without my changes because not many recipes get me thinking like this. The flavor combinations so unique and its actually still a very customisable base.
Or a probably thyme or sage? I wonder if that would bring out a little punch
Oh my gosh, this sounds SO delicious! We get so many blackberries around here, and I am always looking for new ways to use them up. Gotta try this!
Gorgeous combination of flavors here. Love this!
Woah! Totally crazy idea, but looks totally delicious. If I'm willing to eat pears on my savory pizza…why not blackberries??