Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining zesty lemon flavors with creamy cheeses for a unique taste experience.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough: 1 lb
- Fresh lemon zest: 2 teaspoons
- Fresh lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Ricotta cheese: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, plus extra for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves: a handful, torn
- Sea salt: to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper: to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes if store-bought, or roll out homemade dough to a 12-inch round.
- Make the lemon sauce by mixing fresh lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Assemble the pizza by brushing the dough with olive oil, spreading ricotta cheese, sprinkling mozzarella, and drizzling the lemon mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Top with torn basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes before rolling out.
- Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to prevent sogginess.
- Preheat the oven properly for a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon pizza, unique pizza recipe, zesty pizza, lemon sauce, creamy cheese pizza