Easter Pizza
Celebrate the spring season with this vibrant and delicious Easter Pizza, a colorful take on your favorite homemade pie! Featuring a creamy ricotta-Parmesan base layered with mozzarella and an array of fresh, seasonal vegetables like asparagus, rainbow carrots, cherry tomatoes, and red onions, this pizza is as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. A drizzle of olive oil enhances the flavors, while a sprinkle of fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for Easter gatherings or any springtime meal, bringing a burst of color and wholesome goodness to your table. Try this festive, veggie-packed Easter Pizza for a unique twist on pizza night!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup small rainbow carrots, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a large baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the surface of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create a golden crust as it bakes.
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving about half an inch around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta base.
Arrange the asparagus pieces, rainbow carrot slices, cherry tomato halves, and red onion slices on top of the cheese layer, spreading them out for even coverage and a colorful presentation.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables for added flavor and a slight glaze during baking.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your festive Easter Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.9 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.9 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4675 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 108.0 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2261 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
