Description
Fresh and elegant lemon pizza with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and bright citrus flavors. This gourmet homemade pizza transforms simple ingredients into sophisticated dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, drained
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
2. Bring pizza dough to room temperature 30 minutes before using.
3. Stretch dough into 12-14 inch circle on floured surface with slight rim.
4. Mix olive oil with minced garlic and brush over dough surface.
5. Spread ricotta evenly, leaving 1-inch border for crust.
6. Distribute mozzarella slices evenly and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
7. Transfer to preheated stone or pan using parchment paper.
8. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbles actively.
9. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle fresh lemon zest over hot surface.
10. Add fresh herbs, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
11. Season with salt and pepper, then slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Store-bought pizza dough works excellently and saves time.
Drain ricotta cheese 30 minutes before using to prevent soggy crust.
Add lemon juice only after baking to prevent grainy cheese texture.
Pizza is best served immediately while crust is crispy and cheese is hot.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: lemon pizza, homemade pizza, ricotta pizza, gourmet pizza