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Ultimate Creamy Garlic & Ricotta White Pizza with Crispy Crust

Close-up of a thick slice of ultimate white pizza topped generously with creamy ricotta and herbs.
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Make this savory white pizza, Pizza Bianca, at home. This recipe uses a creamy ricotta and garlic base instead of tomato sauce, delivering a delicious, comforting meal perfect for a weeknight pizza dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound homemade pizza dough or store-bought dough
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and pizza stone (if using) to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. If you do not have a stone, place a baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Prepare the garlic oil base: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic. Let this sit for at least 10 minutes to infuse.
  3. Stretch or roll your pizza dough to your desired thickness, aiming for a 12 to 14-inch circle. Place the dough on a lightly floured pizza peel or a piece of parchment paper.
  4. Brush the entire surface of the dough lightly with the garlic-infused olive oil, leaving a small border for the crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, pepper, and salt until just combined.
  6. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving the crust border clear.
  7. Scatter the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
  8. Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a crispier crust, bake directly on the stone.
  10. Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh parsley.
  11. Slice and serve your homemade white pizza immediately.

Notes

  • For a New York style white pizza texture, use cold-fermented dough if you make it from scratch.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the ricotta with softened cream cheese.
  • To achieve a very crispy crust, brush the edges of the dough with plain olive oil before baking.

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