Ricotta Pizza

This incredible homemade ricotta pizza is creamy and cheesy, starring three cheeses, artichokes, and fresh basil. A favorite!

Here’s a dreamy, creamy pizza that is an absolute must-make: Ricotta Pizza! This three cheese blend knocks it out of the park: creamy ricotta cheese, stretchy mozzarella and salty Parmesan. Then top it off with tangy artichokes, fresh basil and a honey drizzle. The intense savory with the sweet of the honey and the peppery herbs make it out of this world good! Here’s exactly how to replicate this beauty in the comfort of your own home.

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How to make ricotta pizza: the breakdown!

This ricotta pizza uses seasoned ricotta as the sauce, so it’s considered a white pizza. The ricotta makes for a creamy texture, and works together with the mozzarella and Parmesan that hold it all together. Here are the basic steps (or go right to the recipe):

• Make the pizza dough. See below for more on how to do it. Or, you can also do a “cheater” pizza by using this as a topping for Naan Pizza or Flatbread Pizza.
• Season the ricotta. Mix it with some salt, pepper and minced garlic. This brings big flavor to the ricotta, which can sometimes taste bland on its own.
• Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. These hold the pizza together and bring just the right texture.
• Make sure to top with basil after cooking! Put it on before baking, and it turns brown in the oven.

A few more white pizza recipes? Try Spinach Pizza or White Pizza (Pizza Bianca). Or make a white pizza as a Easy Cast Iron Pizza or Focaccia Pizza.

Honey adds just the right compliment

Are you a fan of savory and sweet? It might seem unexpected, but adding just a hint of sweetness to a savory pizza takes it up a notch! Just a drizzle of honey sends it out of this world. It’s optional, but it makes the pizza in our book. If you like spicy food, try it with our hot honey.

All ricotta cheese is different, so season to taste!

There’s a lot of variation in ricotta cheese brands. Some taste delightfully creamy and flavorful as is, some are pretty bland. Take a little taste before you mix together the seasonings for the ricotta pizza. Then adjust your salt content as you go: you may need a little more or less than the recipe calls for.

Have leftover ricotta? Try these Genius Ricotta Cheese Recipes.

Tips on homemade pizza dough

Making homemade pizza dough is the most technique-heavy portion of this ricotta pizza recipe. Once you’ve practiced a few times, you’ll get the hang of it! Again, if you’re nervous about this part, you can also make pizza with naan or flatbread: or you can make a pan pizza in a skillet! Here are a few things to know about making pizza dough:

• Pick your dough recipe. This Best Pizza Dough is our tried and true crust: it comes out with the absolute perfect texture. Or try this Thin Crust Pizza Dough: it’s easy to roll out into a thinner, crispier crust.
• The dough requires a 45 minute rise, so plan ahead. Start making the dough about 1 hour before you’d like to eat your pizza.
• Stretching the dough takes a bit of practice. This part takes a little finesse: it’s not hard, but it takes a little practice. Head to How to Stretch Pizza Dough to learn more.

Equipment you need!

There are a few pizza making tools you’ll need to get the job done! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Pizza stone: Sure you can bake pizza on a baking sheet. But it’s infinitely better on a pizza stone! A pizza stone is what makes Italian pizza crust crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Here’s the best pizza stone we’ve found, plus care tips.
• Pizza peel: When you use a pizza stone, it’s easiest to use a pizza peel to transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone in the oven. We recommend this Standard pizza peel or this Conveyor pizza peel.

Variations on ricotta pizza

You can use this ricotta pizza as a starting point, and add whatever toppings you’d like! We suggest sticking with the three cheeses, and then building on top of that. Here are a few more toppings that would be tasty:

• Tomatoes, thinly sliced and salted
• Red onion or shallot, thinly sliced
• Truffle oil
• Fresh herbs: oregano, thyme, dill, etc
• Sausage (standard or veggie-based), crumbled and cooked
• Prosciutto

This ricotta pizza is…

Vegetarian.

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More favorite pizza recipes

Love pizza? Who doesn’t. Here are a few more topping ideas to try:

• Homemade Cheese Pizza Why order out when you can make a stellar cheese pizza at home? This one is like your favorite delivery pizza, but infinitely tastier.
• Arugula Pizza or Sheet Pan Pizza Add greens on top for a fresh spin!
• Classic Burrata Pizza Full of cheesy goodness and authentic Italian flavor! This rich and creamy cheese is the ultimate pizza topping.
• Incredible Jalapeno Pizza Topped with salsa verde, zucchini, and corn. Stellar!
• Spinach Artichoke Pizza This pizza is a total crowd pleaser and tastes just like that famous spinach artichoke dip.
• Mushroom Pizza with Fresh Herbs This mushroom pizza is a white pizza that’s covered with mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. It’s perfection!