Description
This white cheese pizza is the ultimate indulgence—golden, cheesy, garlicky, and bursting with creamy flavor without a drop of red sauce. With a crispy crust and a trio of cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan), it’s a pizza-night favorite with an elegant twist.
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (or as high as your oven goes). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. In a skillet, gently warm olive oil with minced garlic over low heat until fragrant. Do not brown. Set aside to cool.
3. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch round.
4. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Brush the surface of the dough generously with the garlic-infused olive oil.
6. Add dollops of ricotta evenly over the crust.
7. Distribute mozzarella cheese evenly, then sprinkle parmesan over the top.
8. Season with Italian seasoning or fresh basil. Add red pepper flakes if using.
9. Bake the pizza on the preheated stone or sheet for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
10. Remove from oven, garnish with more basil if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a pizza stone for a crispier bottom crust—preheating it is key.
Avoid overloading with cheese or toppings; balance is crucial for texture.
Let the pizza rest 1 minute after baking before slicing to allow the cheese to settle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (of 3)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: White Pizza, No Sauce Pizza, Three Cheese Pizza