Description
Indulge in the bright flavors of this Lemon Pizza, featuring a zesty ricotta base, gooey mozzarella, and fresh lemon slices. A gourmet twist on traditional pizza that’s perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 small lemon (thinly sliced, seeds removed)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or basil (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare Dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 10–12 inch circle on a floured surface.
- Make Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta cheese with garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble Pizza: Place dough on hot stone, brush with olive oil, spread ricotta mixture, add mozzarella, top with lemon slices and Parmesan.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with herbs and red pepper flakes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter flavor and thin slices for best texture.
- Pair with a light salad or crisp white wine.
- Add arugula post-baking for a peppery touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
