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Creamy Garlic White Pizza Recipe (Pizza Bianca)

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Make this simple, savory white pizza at home. This recipe skips tomato sauce, focusing on a creamy ricotta base, garlic, and melted cheeses for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Prepare the garlic oil base: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. Cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the creamy sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stretch or roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness (about a 12-14 inch circle). Brush the edges of the dough lightly with some of the garlic oil mixture.
  5. Spread the ricotta cream mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a one-inch border for the crust.
  6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta base.
  7. Dollop small spoonfuls of the remaining ricotta mixture over the mozzarella layer if desired for extra creaminess.
  8. Drizzle the remaining garlic oil mixture lightly over the entire pizza surface.
  9. Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  11. Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with the Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and fresh parsley.
  12. Slice and serve this easy homemade pizza immediately.

Notes

  • For a New York style white pizza, use a thin crust and bake at a higher temperature, around 500 degrees Fahrenheit, for a shorter time.
  • Add thinly sliced mushrooms or cooked spinach as a topping before baking for added flavor.
  • If you prefer a sharper flavor, substitute half of the mozzarella with provolone cheese.

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