Pizza is a one-of-a-kind delicacy that many people love. One way to create this dish at home is to whip up a Homemade Three Cheese White Pizza and enjoy it with friends and family. The best part of making pizza at home is getting to customize it. We're using a three-cheese blend and just a few fresh ingredients. It's the perfect way to enjoy a Pizza Night.
How to Make Three-Cheese White Pizza
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
For the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to taste. Stir to combine and set aside fully.
For the Dough: In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir fully and set aside.
In an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast and 1 cup of warm water (about 100 F), and stir the sugar. Stir with a spoon to combine and let sit until foamy. (5 to 10 minutes). Add the olive oil and the flour mixture and knead until the dough pulls away from the side and gathers around the hook. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into 2 even balls. Transfer to 2 lightly oiled bowls; cover with plastic wrap and let it rise warmly until double. (2 to 4 hours) Set a pizza stone or a large baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 500 F.
How to Assemble
Stretch 1 ball of dough into a 12-inch round pizza peel or inverted baking sheet, lightly dusted with cornmeal. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with half the mozzarella, toss pieces of cream cheese on top, then brush the edge lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle dried oregano on top, if desired.
Slide the Three Cheese White Pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. (About 8 to 10 minutes). Transfer the Three Cheese White pizzas to a cutting board and cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Bon Appétit!😋
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📖 Recipe
Easy Three Cheese White Pizza
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , plus more for the bowls
- 3 cups all-purpose flour , plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
- Cornmeal for dusting
For the topping:
- ¼ cup extra virgin oil , plus more bushing
- 5 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 Teaspoon oregano
- 5 fresh basil leaves , chopped
- kosher salt
- 3 to 4 Cups Whole Mozzarella , shredded
- ⅔ cup ricotta
- 6 oz cream cheese
- ¼ grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt to taste. Stir to fully combine and set aside.
For the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir fully and set aside.
- In an electric stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast, 1 cup of warm water (about 100 F), and stir the sugar. Stir with a spoon to combine and let sit until foamy. (5 to 10 minutes). Add the olive oil and the flour mixture and knead until the dough pulls away from the side and gathers around the hook.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into 2 even balls. Transfer to 2 lightly oiled bowls; cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until double. (2 to 4 hours)
- Set a pizza stone or a large pizza baking sheet on the lowest oven rack and preheat to 500 F.
How to Assemble
- Stretch 1 ball of dough into a 12-inch round pizza peel or inverted baking sheet, lightly dusted with cornmeal
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top, leaving a ½ inch border. Top with half mozzarella, toss pieces of cream cheese on top, then brush the edge lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle dried oregano on top, if desired.
- Slide the Three Cheese White Pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. (About 8 to 10 minutes). Transfer the Three Cheese White Pizza to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes before slicing. Bon Appétit!😋
Notes
- To store: Three Cheese White Pizza, allow any leftover pizza to cool down to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container or wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can store the Three Cheese White Pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can use several methods to reheat the pizza, such as the oven, microwave, or stovetop.
- To reheat: Preheat to 350°F (180°C) in the oven, place the pizza on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the crust is crispy. When using the microwave, place a damp paper towel over the top of the slice to prevent it from drying out, and microwave for 30-45 seconds.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
