Paneer & Fig Pizza

Photo: Anonymous

Ingredients

12 inches packaged pizza dough or homemade pizza dough

Nonstick cooking spray

1 cup crumbled or grated paneer

1 cup ricotta cheese

8 to 10 very ripe figs, trimmed and thinly sliced

Salt to taste

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

8 to 10 basil leaves

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray the dough with nonstick cooking spray.

In a bowl, combine the paneer and ricotta and mix well. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the crust. Top with the figs, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake according to the directions given with the dough, usually about 10-12 minutes. The cheese will brown a little, but it is not a melting cheese so don't expect it to bubble.

Serve topped with fresh basil leaves. If your figs are really ripe, this will taste like a dessert.

For a savory version, combine the paneer with some minced cilantro, diced red onions and diced bell peppers.