Berry & Ricotta Dessert Pizza

Who said pizza has to be savory? This dessert pizza uses the neutral flavor of the dough as a base to highlight the meeting of fresh berries and creamy ricotta. Not a traditional Neapolitan recipe, but a playful experiment of modern Italian cuisine, translating the flavors of 'torta della nonna' (grandma's cake) onto a pizza.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian (Modern/Dessert)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Spreading knife
  • Sifter (for powdered sugar)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Mix the ricotta with a spoonful of honey until creamy and sweet.

Tip: Ricotta is naturally neutral; the honey transforms it into a dessert base.
2

Roll out the dough, brush lightly with oil, then spread the honey ricotta over it.

Tip: Don't go all the way to the edge, as the ricotta may become runnier with heat and could drip.
3

Scatter the berries on top.

Tip: If using frozen berries, don't thaw them completely, or they will release too much juice and make the dough soggy.
4

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: A slightly lower temperature is sufficient here because the fruit sugars (fructose) caramelize quickly and can burn.
5

After baking, drizzle with the remaining honey, sift powdered sugar over the top, and sprinkle with mint.

Tip: The melting powdered sugar and the sheen of the honey make it visually spectacular (glaze).

Recipe FAQ

Won't the fruit be sour after baking?
On the contrary! Baking concentrates the fruit sugars and softens the acids. If you're worried, drizzle extra honey on top after baking.
Does the dough need sugar?
Not necessarily, the contrast between the salty dough and sweet topping provides the excitement (like salted caramel).

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Pizza Dough
  • 5 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Mixed Berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral flavor)