Description
This zesty lemon pizza is a delightful twist on the classic favorite, featuring tangy lemon slices, creamy ricotta, and a hint of spicy red pepper flakes. The combination of flavors creates a refreshing and flavorful pizza that is perfect for a gourmet meal or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to parchment paper.
- Add toppings: Brush dough with olive oil. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, dollop ricotta, arrange lemon slices, sprinkle with lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Bake: Transfer pizza (on parchment) to hot stone or sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish: Top with basil leaves. Optionally drizzle with hot honey or balsamic glaze.
Notes
- For a milder lemon flavor, blanch lemon slices before adding to the pizza.
- Pair this pizza with a crisp white wine or sparkling beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg