Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper-thin and seeds removed
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh arugula for garnish
Honey for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes.
Step 4: Brush the garlic-infused oil generously over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the oil base.
Step 6: Arrange the paper-thin lemon slices across the pizza in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap excessively.
Step 7: Add small dollops of ricotta cheese between the lemon slices and sprinkle the fresh rosemary and Pecorino Romano over the top.
Step 8: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the lemons are slightly charred.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Top with fresh arugula and a light drizzle of honey before serving.
Notes
Always slice the lemons as thin as possible to avoid a bitter taste. Using a mandoline is highly recommended.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg