Description
This Lemon Pizza Recipe combines the zesty flavors of lemon with creamy ricotta and a blend of cheeses on a crispy crust, topped with fresh thyme and arugula for a gourmet twist on traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball (about 12 oz) pizza dough
Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced, seeds removed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh arugula for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Prepare the dough: Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface, then transfer it to parchment paper.
- Add toppings: Brush the dough with olive oil, spread ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Top with lemon slices, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Finish and serve: Cool slightly, add arugula and red pepper flakes if desired, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider including prosciutto or caramelized onions before baking.
- Opt for Meyer lemons for a sweeter taste.
- Ensure lemon slices are thinly cut to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
