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Lemon Pizza

Lemon Pizza is a refreshing twist on traditional pizza, featuring bright lemon flavors complemented by creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Base
  • 1 package Pizza dough You can use homemade or store-bought pizza dough.
Toppings
  • 2 pieces lemons, thinly sliced Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Adjust the amount based on your preference.
  • to taste Fresh herbs (such as basil or thyme) Consider using different herbs like oregano or parsley for added taste.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to your preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  4. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the crust.
  5. Arrange the thin lemon slices on top of the ricotta.
  6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the lemons.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven, add fresh herbs, and slice to serve.
  2. Serve hot straight from the oven. Pair with a light salad or chilled white wine.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let the pizza cool down to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.