Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this White Garlic Pizza, where a luscious blend of cheeses meets the bold flavor of garlic on a golden crust. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a delightful appetizer for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza:
- 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12–14 inches)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese, dolloped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the dough into a 12–14 inch round and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Garlic Butter Spread: In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic, then spread evenly over the dough’s surface.
- Add Cheeses: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly, leaving a small border around the edge. Drop dollops of ricotta across the top.
- Season and Bake: Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Final Touch: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chopped parsley. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra depth, stir minced garlic into the ricotta before dolloping.
- You can drizzle olive oil over the pizza before serving or add sliced roasted artichokes, thinly sliced mushrooms, or spinach for variation.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 4–5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
