Description
A refreshing twist on traditional pizza featuring a creamy ricotta base with zesty lemon flavors, topped with mozzarella and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough: 1 pound (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh lemon zest: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Ricotta cheese: 1 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (plus extra for drizzling)
- Fresh basil leaves: 1/4 cup, 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. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- Make the lemon sauce by mixing ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread the lemon sauce over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza and bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Pair with a light salad for a refreshing meal.
- Consider adding toppings like vegetables or seafood for variety.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a minute before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon pizza, unique pizza recipe, refreshing pizza, lemon flavors, ricotta pizza