Ricotta Pizza recipe served on a plate, by Villa Lulu
Jul 14 2026
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Ricotta Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Villa Lulu
Time2h
Serves4

Make Ricotta Pizza Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

Ricotta Topping

Pizza Assembly

Method

Pizza Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Ricotta Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ricotta Mixture

    In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil leaves until well combined.

Pizza Assembly and Baking

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

  2. 7

    Shape Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll or stretch it into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular).

  3. 8

    Assemble Pizza

    Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the surface with olive oil. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough.

  4. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top the pizza with sliced fresh mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes.

  5. 10

    Bake Pizza

    Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.

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