Description
Pizza Bianca with Lemon is a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends creamy ricotta and fresh mozzarella with a zesty lemon finish, all atop a perfectly crispy crust. This easy-to-make pizza not only tantalizes your taste buds but also serves as an impressive centerpiece for any gathering, be it a cozy night in or a festive dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Distribute torn mozzarella pieces over the ricotta and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and add fresh basil leaves before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg