Black Truffle Pizza Bianco
(Europe 2020 pairings) This pizza is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Start with a cauliflower crust add a creamy alfredo, roasted mushrooms, lemon pepper ricotta and finish with a strawberry balsamic.
Ingredients
6-½ cups DOLE Chef-Ready Diced Strawberries thawed drained divided
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup balsamic reduction
½ cup + 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
1 Tablespoons ground black pepper
8 cups - 1/8" sliced baby bella mushrooms sliced
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
5 each prepared cauliflower crust
25 fl. ounces bottled Alfredo sauce
2-½ cups roasted mushrooms sub-recipe
5 Tablespoons cremini and truffle paste prepared
5 Tablespoons garlic thinly sliced
15 ounces lemon pepper ricotta sub-recipe
1 cup strawberry balsamic sub-recipe
5 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Directions
To Prepare Strawberry Balsamic:
1. On a parchment lined sheet tray, roast 4 cups strawberries at 400°F until the edges begin to darken in color and surface begins to noticeably dry.
2. Stir strawberries once to free from paper and continue to cook another 5-10 minutes or until all strawberries appeared charred.
3. While still hot transfer the strawberries to a blender and add balsamic vinegar and balsamic reduction, process on high for 60 seconds or until completely smooth.
To Prepare Lemon Pepper Ricotta:
1. Combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, ricotta, lemon juice, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1 Tbsp black pepper in a large mixing bowl and reserve.
To Prepare Roasted Mushrooms:
1. Toss baby bella mushrooms, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 Tbsp kosher salt, 2 Tbsp minced garlic and 1 Tbsp thyme together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Transfer to a parchment lined baking tray and roast at 400°F until deep brown, about 10-14 minutes.
3. Cool and reserve.
To Prepare Truffle Pizza Bianco:
1. Spread each cauliflower crust with 5 fl oz. alfredo sauce and top with ¼ cup of roasted mushrooms, ½ tablespoon of cremini and truffle paste, ½ tablespoon sliced garlic and ¼ cup of Diced Strawberries.
2. Bake pizza at 500°F for 8-10 minutes or until cauliflower crust begins to turn golden brown and strawberries begin to char.
3. Immediately add 3 oz of prepared lemon pepper ricotta to each pizza and finish with 3 tablespoons of prepared strawberry balsamic. Garnish with chopped parsley.
To Serve:
1. Slice and serve.