Medjool Dates and Ricotta Pizza
Medjool Dates is sweet where ricotta is fresh, and a shared rich streak keeps the two pulling in the same direction.
Caramel-sweet Medjool dates add a luxurious, natural sweetness and chewy richness to gourmet pizza. Creamy, mild ricotta adds soft, pillowy dollops of fresh dairy richness to pizza. On a Brown Butter-Sage Sauce base, the sauce's nutty and toasty character ties the two together. The combination is fully vegetarian.
Best Sauces for This Pairing
Frequently Asked Questions
What sauce goes best with medjool dates and ricotta pizza?
Brown Butter-Sage Sauce is the strongest match. Its nutty, toasty and herbal profile supports both medjool dates and ricotta without crowding them. Pistachio Pesto Sauce is a good second choice if you want a different direction.
What else goes well with medjool dates and ricotta on pizza?
Blue cheese, prosciutto and walnut each sit comfortably next to this combination. Keep it to a single addition so the medjool dates and ricotta pairing stays the star.