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Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza {Recipe Redux}

January 21, 2014 · by Ari ·

A simple, sweet and healthy take on pizza with an almond meal crust, ricotta cheese, chopped fruit and a sweet honey drizzle. This dessert is unique, elegant, and a great snack for a party or get together.

Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza: Simple, unique, healthy and incredibly easy! Have I ever told you guys my pizza problems? Okay, first of all, I really love pizza, but I canΒ never photograph it. Seriously, half the time I make pizza, I never post about it because I just find it near impossible. So much so that when I found out the theme for The Recipe Redux was pizza, my first feeling was dread, no matter how much I love the stuff. Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza: Simple, unique, healthy and incredibly easy! First I tried to make a gluten-free crust, but no matter how delicious it tasted (and the flavor was SO spot-on!), the texture was awwwwwful. It would not stay together at all, and it ended up pulling apart in small pieces. Didn’t stop us from digging in, but definitely not something I would share with you guys. Total bummer, Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza: Simple, unique, healthy and incredibly easy! The good news is that this little gem has been floating around in my mind for months. Ever since I made these scones, and the first batch was too thin and crispy, I really wanted to recreate it as a dessert pizza crust. The better news? It was even more delicious than I imagined! Dangerously good, in fact. Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza: Simple, unique, healthy and incredibly easy! Not only delicious, but with simple, healthy ingredients, and no grains or refined sugars + the protein from the almond flour and cheese, this dessert pizza could even be eaten for breakfast! Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza: Simple, unique, healthy and incredibly easy! You can use any fruit/toppings you’d like. I used dried figs, but fresh figs would be great, or dates, or sliced apple or banana. Or if you wanted to be a little crazy, some chopped dark chocolate would also be amazing. Feel free to modify and make it your own!

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Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 slice

Honey Almond Ricotta Dessert Pizza

A simple, sweet and healthy take on pizza with an almond meal crust, ricotta cheese, chopped fruit and a sweet honey drizzle. This dessert is unique, elegant, and a great snack for a party or get together.

Ingredients

    For the crust:
  • 2 cups almond meal
  • dash salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave (or liquid sweetener of your choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • For topping:
  • 2/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 figs, chopped*
  • honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. To make the crust, preheat oven to 350. Line a medium baking sheet with Silpat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond meal, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch. Add almond milk and honey. Mix until combined.
  3. Split dough in half, and roll each half into a ball, then press each ball down to about 1/4? thick disk. Bake as if for 10-12 minutes until golden and set. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. Spread ricotta over completely cooled crusts, then top with figs and drizzle with honey. Slice each "pizza" into 6 equal pieces. Serve immediately. Leftovers may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Notes

*Feel free to sub fresh figs, dates, apples, bananas, or anything you'd like!

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Cakes & Pies, Dessert, Gluten-free, Vegetarian ·

Comments

  1. OatmealBowl says

    January 21, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Ari, you have done it again my friend. Sounds so good right about now. Ah heck, anytime! Love how you used figs and honey. Delectable!

    • Ari says

      January 22, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      Awww thanks! I love the combo of honey and figs too! πŸ™‚

  2. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    January 21, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    This looks amazing!
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  3. Pavement Runner says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:25 am

    You had me at honey almond… photos look amazing.
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  4. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:04 am

    Keep ’em coming! Another one I will be making soon. Looks soooo good!
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:22 am

      YAY!! Let me know how it turns out!

  5. Ericka @ The Sweet Life says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:43 am

    What a great idea! I used to love dessert pizza, sounds like I need to try this version!
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:23 am

      Thanks Ericka! I’ve never had one until this one (unless pizookie counts…omg….), but I was totally in love, and I definitely plan on making more in the future! πŸ™‚

  6. LCCotter says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:14 am

    guess who can comment!!!! yay!

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:23 am

      WHEEEEE!!!!!! YAY!!!!!

  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:48 am

    oh my gosh i would devour this!!!
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  8. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:52 am

    Wow, what a delicious combo! That crust sounds fantastic… and fresh figs? You can never go wrong. πŸ™‚
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  9. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:03 am

    Out of all the recipe redux posts I’ve read today, yours is the only one that goes the dessert route — a woman after my own heart. And honey with almonds? How’d you know that’s basically my biggest obsession at the moment?
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:26 am

      Of course I am the person that goes with dessert, hehe. I basically have the world’s biggest sweet tooth. Honey and almonds…it’s not surprising because we both have pretty much the same taste buds (taste buds o’ awesome πŸ˜‰ ).

  10. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Ooooh! This is something I would love to eat for breakfast πŸ™‚
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  11. Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says

    January 22, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Yum! I want this!

  12. dr barb, nutrition budgeteer says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Thanks for sharing your issues with taking pictures of pizza. I agree. It can be so challenging. Your dessert pizza looks great and I think it would be a great item to bring for a potluck.

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:27 am

      I’m so glad I’m not the only one!! Seriously…every single time! Thanks Barb, and I totally agree–perfect for a potluck! πŸ™‚

  13. Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says

    January 22, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Yes! A recipe redux dessert pizza! I was hoping to find one and I’m totally hooked on the idea of almond crust + ricotta. I’m all about dessert at breakfast and can’t wait to try this out in mini tart pans! Dark chocolate will definitely be added on top too πŸ™‚
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:28 am

      Now you’re speaking my language. It would be super cute in mini tart pans (kicking myself for not thinking of it!), and I love that you want to go the dark chocolate route. πŸ˜‰

  14. Amari @ Eat Chic Chicago says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:05 am

    An almond meal dessert pizza? Why have I never thought of this! I will be making this for dessert ASAP! Do you supposed blanched almond flour would work just as well or do you recommend using the more fibrous almond meal?
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:29 am

      I think any almond flour should do the trick. Let me know how it turns out Amari! πŸ™‚

  15. Danielle Omar - Food Confidence RD says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I love using almond flour when I can…this looks delightful, ricotta is my fave!

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:29 am

      Me too! It provides such a great flavor and texture, and I am also a huge ricotta fan. Like, if I have it in the house, I catch myself standing next to the fridge with a spoon… Thanks Danielle! πŸ™‚

  16. Rachael@AnAvocadoaDay says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Dessert pizza! Yes, please!
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  17. Kierston @candyfit says

    January 22, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Looks fantastic. I totally hear ya..sometimes I can make something tastes so yummy but the texture just isn’t there…or it’s not pretty enough πŸ˜‰
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    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:31 am

      So frustrating, right?? Usually I surprise myself doing pretty well with the gluten-free things, but there’s always the occasional flop, and I knew pizza crust would be a tricky one. The worst is when it tastes perfect, but I cannot for the life of me get a good photo! It makes me so freaking crabby, haha.

  18. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    January 22, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I love this recipe Ari! Looks simple enough but SO good!
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  19. tspbasil says

    January 22, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    Your photos look good to me! So glad you went with this dessert pizza because this sounds amazing (+ I just made some homemade ricotta…)

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:32 am

      HOMEMADE RICOTTA???? Be my best friend because I am so impressed by you.

  20. Francesca says

    January 22, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Now that’s what I am talking about. YUM! Looking forward to following you on the ReDux πŸ™‚

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

      YAY!! Thanks Francesca! πŸ™‚

  21. ReganJonesRD says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:51 am

    Ari, this looks and sounds amazing. I’d love it for dessert with a glass of prosecco πŸ™‚

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

      Yessss! That sounds like the best of all worlds! πŸ™‚

  22. Mary Brighton@ BrightonYourHealth says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Like your fans say, “great combination with figs and honey.” Plus, the pictures did come out great. Just hard to grab a bite thru the screen πŸ™‚ !
    Mary Brighton@ BrightonYourHealth recently posted…The Secret Pizza Recipe Revealed For The First TimeMy Profile

    • Ari says

      January 24, 2014 at 6:34 am

      I know, right? We need those 3D printers they keep talking about on Grey’s Anatomy! πŸ˜‰ Thanks Mary!

  23. dina says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    it looks delish!
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  24. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    January 24, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I love pizza too! And eat it a lot more than I would like to admit. This just looks yummy!!
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  25. Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says

    January 24, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Only the cool kids eat pizza for dinner AND dessert πŸ˜‰
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  26. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    January 24, 2014 at 9:32 am

    LOL! I just photographed my first pizza post last weekend and I was having the same exact issues! That’s too funny. I thought I was just having an off day.
    These dessert pizza pics are gorgeous! I’d happily take a piece if you had one extra handy. πŸ˜‰ Love the idea. Sounds delish!
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    • Ari says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

      I’m so glad it’s not just me! Even these little guys were giving me so much trouble, until I finally found a composition I didn’t hate! I guess for some of us, pizza is just for eating. πŸ˜‰

  27. Katy says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    This is so unique for a dessert pizza! I’ve usually only seen the fruit ones. Honey and dates go fantastic together, too. Pinned!
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  28. Serena says

    January 24, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Ha! I can NEVER photograph pizza either. Slice? Whole pie? Can’t get the whole pie in the shot. But who cares…yours looks delish, regardless! I adore almond flavored anything…and this looks like yummy dessert to be ‘healthy’!

    • Ari says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:14 am

      EXACTLY! And the cheese never looks right, and the whole pie is just so…big. Even when I put it on the floor and stood on my table I couldn’t get it in one shot! Thanks Serena! πŸ™‚

  29. Danguole says

    January 25, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Gorgeous!

    I had to laugh about photographing pizza. I have the same issues… It’s so… Big, and round, and slices are just so awkward. I never know what to do. This sounds wonderful, though–I love ricotta, especially in desserts.
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    • Ari says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:14 am

      It sounds like it’s a more common problem than I thought! I always thought I was just weird. And yes…ricotta instantly makes everything better! πŸ™‚

  30. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    January 25, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Yay for ricotta! This looks fantastic!
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  31. Stephanie says

    January 26, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Yummm!! I love that you made it dessert. Pizza is the most perfect food IMO, and dessert should be pizza too πŸ˜‰
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    • Ari says

      January 27, 2014 at 11:19 am

      YES! It’s one of the few foods that I never stop craving, and I’m so excited about being able to eat it for breakfast or dessert now too!

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