Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme
A delicate white pizza topped with creamy ricotta, roasted garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of olive oil, inspired by local Swiss pizzeria flavors. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 55 minutes pairs pizza dough, ricotta cheese, whole garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400 g pizza dough
- 150 g ricotta cheese
- 6 cloves whole garlic cloves
- 3 g fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 100 g grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone inside to heat for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Toss 6 whole garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap them in aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Step 3: Roll out 400 g pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle with a slightly thicker edge.
- Step 4: Spread 150 g ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Step 5: Peel the roasted garlic cloves and distribute them evenly over the ricotta layer.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 100 g grated mozzarella cheese on top, then scatter 3 g fresh thyme leaves evenly.
- Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 8: Drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over the pizza.
- Step 9: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone and bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
- Step 10: Remove from the oven and let rest 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (40 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Neuchâtel-Style White Pizza with Garlic and Thyme?
Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
