Blackberry Basil Ricotta Pizza (Printable Version)
# What You Need:
→ Base
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1 unbaked pizza crust (14 to 16-inch)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Toppings
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2 cups blackberries (about 1 pint)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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10 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat a 14 to 16-inch pizza stone in an oven set to 500°F (260°C).
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Brush olive oil over the unbaked pizza crust. Smash half of the blackberries and spread them evenly across the crust.
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Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the pizza surface.
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Halve the remaining blackberries and scatter them over the pizza. Drop heaping teaspoon-sized dollops of ricotta randomly across the surface.
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Transfer to the preheated pizza stone and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese begins to brown.
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While the pizza is baking, roughly chop or chiffonade the basil leaves. Scatter basil over the pizza during the final 2-3 minutes of baking.
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Remove from oven and slice into 8 equal portions.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, allow the pizza stone to preheat for at least 30 minutes before baking.