Description
Lemon pizza is a refreshing and unique dish that combines the zesty flavor of fresh lemons with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese, all atop a crispy crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this delightful recipe will impress your guests and leave them asking for more. With bright flavors and vibrant colors, lemon pizza adds a culinary twist that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 large lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella (torn into pieces)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine juice from both lemons, olive oil, salt, and pepper; whisk together.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the dough while leaving a border around the edge. Scatter torn mozzarella on top.
- Grate lemon zest over the cheese mixture, then sprinkle torn basil leaves on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle additional olive oil over the baked pizza and garnish with extra basil before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg