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Lemon Pizza

Lemon Pizza: The Best Zesty Twist on a Classic Recipe

A delightful blend of zesty lemon and classic pizza flavors, perfect for a fresh take on a family favorite!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 cup lemon cream sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your 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 lemon cream sauce evenly over the dough.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and dollops of ricotta cheese across the top.
  6. Top with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
  8. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.
  10. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • For an extra zing, add capers or arugula as a topping.
  • Use homemade or store-bought lemon cream sauce based on your preference.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Zesty Pizza, Classic Recipe