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The Best Creamy Garlic & Ricotta White Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

Two slices of thick-crust white pizza topped with melted, browned cheese served on a white plate.
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Learn how to make a truly delicious homemade white pizza, or Pizza Bianca, featuring a creamy ricotta base, aromatic garlic, and a blend of savory cheeses. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfect, non-soggy crust for your next easy white pizza dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound prepared pizza dough (or homemade white pizza dough)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and pizza stone (if using) to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. If you do not have a stone, place a baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Prepare the white sauce base: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. This is your garlic white sauce pizza base.
  3. Stretch your pizza dough to about a 12 to 14-inch circle. Place the dough on a lightly floured pizza peel or a piece of parchment paper if you are using a baking sheet.
  4. Brush the entire surface of the dough lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. This helps prevent a soggy crust.
  5. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust. Do not over-sauce; use just enough to coat the surface thinly.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta layer.
  7. Distribute the grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese over the mozzarella.
  8. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  10. Remove the white pizza from the oven. Drizzle lightly with a touch more olive oil if desired. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  11. Slice and serve your creamy pizza recipe immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy crust, bake the dough plain for 3-4 minutes before adding the toppings. This is a great tip for homemade white pizza crust.
  • If you want to add mushrooms, sauté them first to remove excess moisture before placing them on the pizza.
  • This recipe works well as a four cheese pizza without tomato, but adding a pinch of nutmeg to the ricotta mixture boosts the savory flavor.

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