A sweetened ricotta cheese forms the base of this grilled fruit pizza.As somebody who spends a whole lot of time thinking about grilling, I love that so many Americans celebrate July Fourth by busting out the grill.
So many of us are eating the same thing cooked in the same way, it’s kind of like summer’s version of Thanksgiving. Hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs rule the day. And that’s how I like it. It’s good to keep the main course traditional because that is what everyone looks forward to.
But dessert is your opportunity to switch it up. This year, wow your friends and family with a dessert pizza. And cook it right on the grill.
This pizza — aptly named a red, white and blue pizza — is not some gimmicky colored icing kind of dessert. It’s quick, easy, fresh, healthy and delicious. Red and blue berries, plus a sweet ricotta cheese, decorate a grilled pizza crust for a beautiful, festive and patriotic finish to your meal. I use blueberries and raspberries most often, but blackberries and raspberries, or sliced strawberries or cherries also are great.
The dough is grilled crisp on both sides to give the dessert a hearty crust that is more substantial than pastry dough and can be grilled hours in advance, then assembled just before serving. This is the best way to make the pizza to keep the crust crisp and crunchy.