Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.75 cup

warm water

2 tsp

honey

2.25 tsp

active dry yeast

1 cup

all-purpose flour

0.75 cup

whole wheat pastry flour

1 tsp

sunflower oil

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

4 cup

low-fat small-curd cottage cheese

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

ground ginger

0.25 tsp

ground cardamom

0.25 cup

raw milled sugar

10 piece

dried apricots

chopped

2 unit

semisweet chocolate

shaved

0.25 cup

blanched slivered almond

Step 1
~3 min

Proof the yeast in warm water with honey or sugar for 8-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2
~3 min

Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, sunflower oil, and kosher salt to the yeast mixture.

Step 3
~3 min

Knead the dough well for 2-5 minutes, adding flour if needed to achieve elasticity.

Step 4
~3 min

Grease a pizza pan or pie pan with cooking spray.

Step 5
~3 min

Roll the dough out onto the prepared pan, curling up the edges and flattening the middle.

Step 6
~3 min

Poke holes in the dough with a fork.

Step 7
~3 min

Bake the dough at 400F for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

While the dough bakes, blend cottage cheese, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and raw milled sugar in a blender/food processor until smooth.

Step 9
~3 min

Chop the dried apricots into pieces.

Step 10
~3 min

Grate the semisweet chocolate into fine shavings.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove the pizza pan from the oven.

Step 12
~3 min

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the baked pizza dough.

Step 13
~3 min

Arrange the chopped apricots evenly on top of the cheese mixture.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese mixture has thickened.

Step 15
~3 min

Move the pizza to a wire cooling rack and refrigerate for at least 30-45 minutes.

Step 16
~3 min

After cooling, add the chocolate shavings and blanched slivered almonds on top.

Step 17
~3 min

Cut into 8 standard slices or smaller pieces to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet.

Toast the almonds lightly before adding them for a richer flavor.

Add a sprinkle of sea salt to balance the sweetness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fruit salad
Whipped cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern dessert adaptation

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100