Crispy White Pizza with Ricotta and Asiago: A Cheese Lover's Dream

Crispy White Pizza with Ricotta and Asiago is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, exploding with rich, creamy flavors that appeal to any cheese lover.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Oven Preheating Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 ball Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade is recommended for convenience.

For the Cheeses

0.5 cups Fontina Cheese, grated Can substitute with Gruyère for a nuttier flavor.
4-5 slices Fresh Mozzarella, torn Use buffalo mozzarella for a more pronounced flavor.
0.5 cups Asiago Cheese, grated Fontinella cheese can be an excellent alternative.
0.5 cups Ricotta Cheese Mascarpone will provide a sweeter flavor option.
1 cup Romano Cheese Parmesan can serve as a substitute.

For the Toppings

1 handful Fresh Basil For garnish; arugula can be substituted.
1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional; adjust according to your taste preferences.

For Flavoring

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consider truffle oil for a gourmet twist.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt is a viable alternative.
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a more subtle flavor.

Equipment

Oven
Pizza stone
Pizza Peel
Rolling Pin

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to a sizzling 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone inside to heat for approximately 20 minutes.
Sprinkle your pizza peel generously with cornmeal to prevent the dough from sticking.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a 13-inch diameter circle.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to the prepared pizza peel, ensuring it sits evenly.
Sprinkle the grated fontina and asiago cheeses over the surface of the dough, followed by fresh mozzarella and dollops of ricotta.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle kosher salt, ground black pepper, and grated Romano cheese on top.
Slide the loaded pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for about 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
For extra char, turn on the broiler for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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