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Pizza with squash blossoms and ricotta cheese
White pizza with zucchini flowers, ricotta, and mozzarella

Squash Blossom & Ricotta Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
The essence of a Roman summer on a pizza crust. Squash blossoms (fiori di zucca) are a fleeting seasonal delicacy with a delicate, slightly sweet vegetable flavor. Creamy ricotta provides the perfect bed for these fragile flowers, while mozzarella adds the pull. This is a 'Pizza Bianca'—no tomato sauce allowed to overshadow the blossoms.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 760 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pizza peel or baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Proof the yeast in warm water with sugar for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Tip: Froth proves your yeast is alive and active.
2 ✓

Mix flour and salt, then incorporate the yeast liquid and olive oil. Knead into a smooth, elastic dough.

Tip: Kneading creates the gluten network needed to trap gas bubbles.
3 ✓

Cover and rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes until doubled.

Tip: Humidity helps; try covering with a damp towel.
4 ✓

Prep the blossoms: carefully remove the inner pistils. Preheat oven to 450°F.

Tip: Handle blossoms gently; they tear easily.
5 ✓

Stretch dough into a round on parchment. Spread ricotta over the base, leaving a 1-inch crust border.

Tip: Season the ricotta with a little salt and pepper first for better flavor.
6 ✓

Sprinkle with garlic and oregano. Arrange the blossoms in a radial pattern (like clock hands).

Tip: Spread garlic thinly so it doesn't overpower the delicate flowers.
7 ✓

Scatter mozzarella over and between the flowers, then crack fresh pepper on top.

Tip: The cheese protects the petals from direct heat, steaming them gently.
8 ✓

Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing.

Tip: Resting lets the cheese set slightly so it doesn't slide off when cut.

Recipe FAQ

How do I clean squash blossoms?
Gently pinch out the internal stamen/pistil as they can be bitter. Don't wash under running water; just wipe with a damp cloth, as they are very fragile.
Can I substitute the ricotta?
Mascarpone is too heavy, and cottage cheese is too sour. Ricotta's neutral, milky sweetness is the best match.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 00 Pizza Flour
  • 2/3 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dry Yeast
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 6 whole Fresh Squash Blossoms
  • 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Sugar