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.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 850 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

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

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.

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