White Pizza Creamy Garlic (Printable Version)

Soft dough, creamy garlic base, and three cheeses create a flavorful, aromatic pizza with fresh herbs.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cheeses

07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (optional)

→ Toppings

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 500°F or highest available temperature. For best results, place a pizza stone in the oven while heating.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread ricotta mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Top with shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and provolone cheese if using.
06 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over cheeses.
07 - Transfer pizza to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
08 - Remove pizza from oven. Top with torn basil leaves and chopped fresh chives if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses store-bought or homemade dough for flexibility
  • Ready in just over thirty minutes
  • Tomato-free for those wanting something different
  • Satisfies even the biggest cheese lovers
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly depending on cheese choice
  • High in protein with layers of dairy and cheese
  • Great crowd pleaser for any pizza night
03 -
  • Use parchment for easy transfer to and from the hot oven and it keeps cleanup minimal
  • Dust dough lightly instead of over flouring so it remains supple and chewy
  • If you love garlic toast it a bit in the oil first for more savory punch
  • Rip basil just before serving to preserve the aroma Nothing beats the flavor of pizza eaten right off the peel with friends and family

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