Blackberry, Prosciutto, and Ricotta Pizza

Name: Blackberry, Prosciutto, and Ricotta Pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. finely chopped yellow onion; Kosher salt; 1 small clove garlic, chopped; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. whole milk; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 recipe Basic Dough for Grilled Pizza, or 2 pounds premade dough, at room temperature; Semolina flour, for dusting; Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling; Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 thin slices prosciutto; 1 1/4 c. whole-milk ricotta; 6 oz. (1 1/4 cups) blackberries, halved lengthwise; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, divided

Fruit on pizza? You won't believe how tasty this sweet-savory combo is until you try it.

By Lindsay Maitland HuntPublished: Jul 26, 2025

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blackberry, prosciutto, and ricotta pizza

Becky Stayner

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

There's pizza, and then there's "whoa, this is really good!" pizza. If you're looking to shake things up then try this combo of sweet roasted berries, creamy ricotta, and fatty cured meat.

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Ingredients

For White Sauce:

5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
Kosher salt
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk

For Pizza:

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 recipe Basic Dough for Grilled Pizza, or 2 pounds premade dough, at room temperature
Semolina flour, for dusting
Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 thin slices prosciutto
1 1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta
6 oz. (1 1/4 cups) blackberries, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided

Directions

1. Step 1Make the sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and starting to stick to the bottom of the pan, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Step 2Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Cool to room temperature.
3. Step 3If grilling, heat grill to high (between 500°F and 550°F) set up for direct heat. Place a pizza stone on the grill grates and heat for 20 minutes. If baking, preheat oven to 475°F or 500°F with a rack in the top two-thirds of the oven. Place a pizza stone on the rack and heat forat least 45 minutes.
4. Step 4Shape and top the pizza: On a floured work surface, working with one ball of dough at a time, stretch dough into a 12-inch circle. Generously dust a pizza peel with semolina flour; transfer dough to peel (reshape if needed). Brush rim with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Top with 1/2 cup White Sauce, leaving a 1-inch border, then top with one-quarter each of prosciutto, ricotta, and blackberries, cut sides down.
5. Step 5Cook the pizza: To grill: Slide pizza onto stone, close grill, and cook, rotating halfway through, until golden brown, 6 to 9 minutes. If the bottom is browning too quickly, transfer the pizza back to the peel and place a wire rack on the stone. Return pizza to the rack and continue to cook. To bake: Slide pizza onto the stone and bake until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Step 6Transfer pizza to a cutting board. Drizzle with oil and top with 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Repeat with remaining dough and toppings.