Winter Dessert Pizza with Persimmon & Pistachio Gelato on Freda Dough

This winter dessert pizza is pure holiday magic fresh from the oven: a golden Freda crust carries a silky ricotta–lemon cream, crowned with shimmering slices of persimmon that glow like tiny winter suns. The moment it comes out piping hot, a generous scoop of pistachio gelato melts into the warm toppings, turning every bite into a luscious, fragrant dream. Bright red currants sparkle like festive lights, while crunchy speculoos crumbs whisper of cozy holiday evenings. One bite—and you’re swept into a whirlwind of fruit, spice, and irresistible winter warmth.

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60 seconds

Winter Dessert Pizza with Persimmon & Pistachio Gelato on Freda Dough
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FREDA is a young brand shaking up the frozen food aisle: their perfectly portioned frozen pizza doughs are ideal for anyone looking to effortlessly step into the world of truly great pizza. Beyond that, FREDA offers an exciting range of frozen products – from pasta and pizza to desserts and gelato – all crafted with care, high-quality ingredients, and a creative touch. In no time, your freezer turns into a mini gourmet kitchen.

Prepare the ricotta cream

  • Mix the cream: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta with the cream, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and spreadable.
  • Slice the persimmon: Cut the persimmon into thin slices.

Shape and top the pizza

  • Spread the dough: Shape the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a round pizza.
  • Apply the cream: Spread the prepared ricotta cream evenly over the dough, leaving the edges free.
  • Add persimmon: Arrange the thin persimmon slices decoratively on top of the cream.

Bake in Ooni Koda 2 Pro

  • Preheat: Preheat Ooni Koda 2 Pro to a high baking temperature, about 400–450°C, suitable for Neapolitan-style pizza.
  • Bake: Slide the topped pizza into the oven.

Garnish and serve

  • Remove the pizza: Take the baked pizza out of the oven using a pizza peel.
  • Add gelato: Immediately place a scoop of Freda Creamy Pistachio Sicilian Gelato in the center of the warm pizza.
  • Garnish: Scatter the red currants and crumbled speculoos cookies around the pizza.
Leonie Bettinger
Leonie Bettinger

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Leonie has been fully living out her passion for pizza with her Ooni oven – from the ground up. Her special secret is a 12-year-old sourdough starter that she brought back from a bread-baking course.

When she’s not baking, Leonie is the proud mom of Lani, her Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. She finds balance through gym workouts, hiking in nature, or capturing moments with her camera.

Cooking and celebrating food is her passion.