Three-Cheese White Pizza with Pesto Recipe
This Three-Cheese White Pizza with Pesto is a delicious and simple homemade pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and vibrant pesto for a burst of fresh flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-together, this pizza combines creamy cheeses with aromatic pesto for an irresistible bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-12 inch pizza, serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 ball of pizza dough (about 10–12 inches)
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a hot environment for a crispy pizza crust.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, about 10-12 inches in diameter, and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread pesto: Evenly spread the 2 tablespoons of basil pesto over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add cheeses: Scatter the shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the pesto, then dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese across the pizza.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, preheat a pizza stone in the oven before placing the dough on it.
- Use fresh basil pesto for the best flavor—homemade or store-bought works well.
- Feel free to add toppings like cherry tomatoes or spinach for additional flavor and texture.
Keywords: white pizza, three-cheese pizza, pesto pizza, homemade pizza, vegetarian pizza, Italian pizza
