Description
This Lemon Pizza recipe combines the zesty flavors of lemon with creamy ricotta and savory mozzarella on a crispy crust, creating a refreshing and unique twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza:
- 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12 inches)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Lemon Ricotta Topping:
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh arugula (optional)
- Shaved Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Make the Lemon Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread olive oil over the dough. Dollop the lemon ricotta mixture over the dough, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and thyme leaves.
- Bake: Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh arugula and shaved Parmesan. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor.
- You can add a drizzle of honey after baking for a sweet contrast.
- This pizza pairs well with a light white wine or sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
