Description
Discover a zesty twist on traditional pizza with this Lemon Pizza recipe, featuring a creamy lemon ricotta base and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pre-made pizza crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread an even layer of the lemon ricotta mixture over each pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the ricotta layer.
- Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the ricotta mixture.
- Experiment with toppings by adding fresh fruits like berries or a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking for added sweetness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Zesty Pizza, Ricotta Pizza