Description
Lemon Pizza is a unique and refreshing twist on traditional pizza, topped with creamy ricotta and fresh basil, perfect for a summer night.
Ingredients
Pizza dough: 1 lb (store-bought or homemade)
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Fresh lemons: 2 (zested and juiced)
Ricotta cheese: 1 cup
Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (shredded)
Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (grated)
Fresh basil leaves: 1/4 cup (chopped)
Salt and pepper: to taste
Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional
for drizzling)
Red pepper flakes: a pinch (optional
for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Zest and juice the lemons, then drizzle both the zest and juice over the cheese.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and drizzle with honey (if desired).
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor kick, try adding a pinch of lemon zest on top before serving. This pizza pairs well with a crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, unique pizza, lemon dessert, summer recipes, fresh basil pizza, ricotta pizza