Pizza doesn't always have to be topped with tomato sauce to be flavourful. Pizza Bianca, a „white pizza“ without a classic tomato base, stands for purist enjoyment and high-quality ingredients. Combined with creamy ricotta, fresh rocket and sweet-spicy Pepper Drops, it creates a modern, Mediterranean variation that delights both visually and gastronomically. This recipe is ideal for a light dinner, a convivial evening with friends or as a sophisticated alternative to classic pizza.
Why pizza bianca is becoming increasingly popular
The Pizza Bianca originally comes from central Italy and is characterised by its light base of olive oil, cheese or cream. Without the dominant acidity of tomatoes, the individual ingredients are more prominent. This creates a balanced taste experience where creaminess, freshness and spice harmonise beautifully. Modern food trends, in particular, focus on such simplified yet aromatically complex dishes.
The perfect combination of creaminess and freshness
Ricotta provides a mild, creamy base and forms the ideal contrast to the peppery rocket. Pepper Drops bring a fruity sweetness with a slight spiciness into play, which lends depth and excitement to the dish. This combination creates a balanced flavour profile that is both light and aromatic. High-quality olive oil and freshly grated hard cheese round off the aroma and ensure Mediterranean authenticity.
Ingredients for 2 portions
- 1 Pizza dough (homemade or ready-made)
- 150g ricotta
- 40 g freshly grated Parmesan or Grana Padano
- A handful of fresh rocket
- 80g Pepper Drops
- 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove of garlic (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat the oven to its highest possible temperature, ideally 250°C. Roll out the pizza dough thinly and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the ricotta evenly over the dough and drizzle with a little olive oil. For extra flavour, a finely chopped clove of garlic can be mixed into the ricotta.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and crispy. After baking, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan, loosely add the rocket and the Pepper Drops Add. Season with freshly ground pepper and, if necessary, finish with a further drizzle of olive oil.
Tips for the perfect result
For a particularly crispy result, baking on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet is recommended. The rocket should only be added after baking so that it retains its freshness and slight pepperyness. Those who desire extra texture can add toasted pine nuts or wafer-thin shavings of Parmesan.
Mediterranean enjoyment for every occasion
This Pizza Bianca combines simplicity with sophistication, demonstrating how a few, carefully selected ingredients can create an exceptional flavour experience. The combination of creamy ricotta, fresh rocket, and the fruity, piquant note of the Pepper Drops This dish is a modern interpretation of Italian culinary culture. Whether as a quick dinner, a highlight for a meal with friends, or a creative alternative to classic pizza: this recipe brings Mediterranean lightness to your plate.
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