Lemon Pizza is a bright, cheesy, and citrusy twist on traditional pizza. Perfect for light meals or summer dinners, it’s zesty, quick, and customizable.
Author:ssam
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:25 min
Category:dinner
Cuisine:american
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough (10–12 inches),
1 tbsp olive oil,
1/2 cup ricotta cheese,
1 cup shredded mozzarella,
1 lemon, thinly sliced,
Zest of 1 lemon,
Pinch of sea salt,
Cracked black pepper,
Optional: fresh arugula or spinach for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone inside. Rest dough at room temp for 30 minutes.
Stretch dough to a 10–12-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted peel.
Brush dough with olive oil, add dollops of ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, and top with lemon slices and zest.
Bake for 8–10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted. Rest, then top with fresh greens.