Description
Indulge in the bright and refreshing flavors of Lemon Pizza, a unique twist on traditional pizza. Tangy citrus, creamy ricotta, and savory cheeses come together on a crispy crust for a delicious gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough, at room temperature
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lemon, very thinly sliced (seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or basil
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, arugula for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the dough: Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface, then transfer it to a piece of parchment paper.
- Prepare the toppings: Mix ricotta with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread over the dough, add mozzarella, lemon slices, Parmesan, and thyme.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Top with arugula or red pepper flakes if desired, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use organic lemons for thin slices to avoid bitterness.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with honey or hot honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
