Description
This white cheese pizza is loaded with a creamy garlic base and a trio of rich cheeses—mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan—melted into bubbly perfection. Fresh basil adds the final flourish to this elegant yet indulgent pie. Perfect for pizza nights or as a shareable appetizer!
Ingredients
1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone in the oven if using.
2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
3. Mix olive oil and minced garlic in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to infuse.
4. Brush the garlic oil generously over the dough, edge to edge.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the pizza.
6. Add dollops of ricotta throughout the surface.
7. Top with grated parmesan and optional cheeses like provolone or fontina if using.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly with browned spots.
9. Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
10. Let rest for a couple minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always bring your pizza dough to room temperature before rolling—it makes stretching much easier.
Don’t overload the ricotta or it won’t cook evenly—small spoonfuls work best.
For best texture, use full-fat cheeses and a very hot oven to get that crisp crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: white pizza, cheese pizza, garlic pizza, vegetarian