- Won't the walnuts burn?
- Walnuts have a high oil content, so they burn easily. If you are worried, sprinkle them under the cheese, or add them only in the last few minutes of baking.
- What honey should I use?
- Some runny, floral honey (e.g., acacia). Stronger honeys (chestnut) can overpower the taste of the cheeses.
Pizza alle Noci
This 'white pizza' is a masterpiece of textures and flavours. The crunch and slight bitterness of the walnut meets the sweetness of honey and the salty creaminess of the cheeses. A typical autumn-winter dish that is all about indulgence. The piney scent of rosemary crowns it all, as if you were walking in a forest.
Ingredients
300
g
pizza dough
80
g
walnut kernels
200
g
mozzarella cheese
50
g
Parmigiano Reggiano
100
g
ricotta cheese
2
tbsp
olive oil
1
tbsp
honey
1
sprig
fresh rosemary
1
pinch
salt
1
pinch
pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
- Knife for chopping walnuts
- Spoon for drizzling honey
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Tree nuts (Walnuts)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roughly chop the walnuts.
Tip: Do not grind them, you need larger pieces for the crunchy experience.
2
✓
Roll out the dough and place it on the tray. Spread with ricotta, season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Here ricotta is the 'sauce' that holds the toppings together.
3
✓
Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan and mozzarella.
Tip: The two cheeses give depth: Parmesan provides flavour, mozzarella stretch.
4
✓
Scatter the roughly chopped walnuts and rosemary leaves over the top.
Tip: The essential oils of the rosemary permeate the walnut and cheese under the influence of heat.
5
✓
Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
Tip: Watch the walnuts; if they brown too quickly, cover with foil.
6
✓
Remove, and drizzle thinly with honey while still hot. Serve immediately.
Tip: The honey becomes slightly runnier on the hot pizza and forms a perfect contrast with the salty cheese. (Sweet and savoury balance).
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 300 g pizza dough
- 80 g walnut kernels
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano
- 100 g ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper