Description
Lemon Pizza is a vibrant and refreshing take on traditional pizza, combining the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with creamy ricotta on a crispy crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this unique dish will surprise your taste buds and delight your guests. Easy to make and visually stunning, Lemon Pizza is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium fresh lemons, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread dollops of ricotta cheese over the dough, leaving space at the edges.
- Arrange the lemon slices artfully on top of the ricotta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and garnish with torn basil leaves and grated Parmesan while hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg