Follow these steps for perfect results
warm water
honey
active dry yeast
all-purpose flour
whole wheat pastry flour
sunflower oil
kosher salt
low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
vanilla extract
cinnamon
ground ginger
ground cardamom
raw milled sugar
dried apricots
chopped
semisweet chocolate
shaved
blanched slivered almond
Proof the yeast in warm water with honey or sugar for 8-10 minutes until foamy.
Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, sunflower oil, and kosher salt to the yeast mixture.
Knead the dough well for 2-5 minutes, adding flour if needed to achieve elasticity.
Grease a pizza pan or pie pan with cooking spray.
Roll the dough out onto the prepared pan, curling up the edges and flattening the middle.
Poke holes in the dough with a fork.
Bake the dough at 400F for 5 minutes.
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.
Chop the dried apricots into pieces.
Grate the semisweet chocolate into fine shavings.
Remove the pizza pan from the oven.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the baked pizza dough.
Arrange the chopped apricots evenly on top of the cheese mixture.
Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese mixture has thickened.
Move the pizza to a wire cooling rack and refrigerate for at least 30-45 minutes.
After cooling, add the chocolate shavings and blanched slivered almonds on top.
Cut into 8 standard slices or smaller pieces to serve.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
Slice and arrange on a dessert plate. Garnish with extra chocolate shavings and almond slivers.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Its sweetness complements the dessert.
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