Description
A gourmet Summer Lemon Ricotta Pizza with a creamy whipped lemon ricotta base melted mozzarella fresh basil and caramelized paper-thin lemon slices.
Ingredients
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1 pizza dough
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1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup fresh basil
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1 tsp fresh garlic
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp dried oregano
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Zest of 1 large lemon
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/2 whole thin lemon slices
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 tbsp fresh basil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease a pizza pan or cast-iron skillet.
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Stretch pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on the prepared pan.
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Mix ricotta basil garlic olive oil salt pepper oregano lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
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Spread lemon ricotta mixture over dough leaving a 1-inch border around edges.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the ricotta layer.
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Arrange thin lemon slices over top and sprinkle with chopped basil.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Rest for 2 to 3 minutes slice and garnish with fresh basil in New York.
Notes
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Slice lemons paper-thin using a sharp knife or mandoline to allow proper caramelization.
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Use whole milk ricotta for the creamiest texture and best baking performance.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Category: Category:
- Method: Oven Baking.
- Cuisine: Traditional Italian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 pizza slice
- Calories: ~ 260 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 2 g
- Sodium: ~ 420 mg
- Fat: ~ 12 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 28 g
- Fiber: ~ 2 g
- Protein: ~ 10 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 25 mg
Keywords: Summer Lemon Ricotta Pizza, Lemon Ricotta Pizza, White Pizza with Lemon, Lemon Basil Pizza, Gourmet White Pizza, Ricotta Pizza Recipe, Dinner, New York Recipe.