Description
Lemon Pizza is a bright and unique twist on traditional pizza, featuring thin slices of lemon, creamy cheeses, and fresh herbs for a zesty, gourmet experience that’s perfect for spring and summer.
Ingredients
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- 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 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 fresh thyme leaves or chopped rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh arugula (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic evenly.
- Dollop ricotta cheese across the surface and spread gently. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Arrange thin lemon slices evenly across the pizza.
- Sprinkle with thyme, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Top with fresh arugula if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even, thin lemon slices.
- Meyer lemons are ideal for their sweeter flavor.
- Add prosciutto or goat cheese for extra gourmet flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg