Description
Pizza Bianca with Lemon is a delightful twist on classic pizza, featuring a soft, warm crust topped with creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for casual gatherings or intimate dinners, promising to impress your guests with its unique flavor profile and beautiful presentation. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or oregano (or mixed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with lemon zest, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
- 4. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle fresh herbs generously.
- 5. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing; add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg