Best 6 Cheesy Lemon Pizza Recipes

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In the culinary realm, where taste buds come alive, there exists a pizza that transcends the ordinary - the cheesy lemon pizza, a harmonious blend of tangy citrus and creamy cheese. This pizza is not just a meal; it's an experience that tantalizes the senses and leaves a lasting impression. Whether you're a seasoned pizza enthusiast or a novice culinary adventurer, embark on this journey with us as we explore the best recipe for creating this extraordinary dish. Along the way, you'll discover the secrets of balancing flavors, selecting the perfect ingredients, and achieving that golden crust that makes every bite irresistible. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful adventure as we delve into the art of crafting the ultimate cheesy lemon pizza.

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CHEESY LEMON PIZZA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
All-purpose flour (for dusting hands and work surface)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup torn mozzarella
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains. Episode: Pizza and Pasta Party.
  • Remove the pizza dough from the refrigerator 1 hour before starting.
  • Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest, oregano and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a touch of flour to prevent sticking, stretch out the pizza dough into an 11-by-16-inch oval. Coat a baking sheet with the olive oil. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and spread evenly with the ricotta mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the ricotta.
  • Bake on the lower rack for 10 minutes. Rotate to the upper rack and bake until deep golden brown, an additional 10 minutes. Remove the pizza to a cooling rack and sprinkle with the Parmesan, basil and pepper flakes. Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6

HOMEMADE LEMON CHEESE PIE



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Your guests will never dream that this scrumptious pie, created by our Test Kitchen staff, is lighter. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert for any festive occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • Lightly roll out crust into a 12-in. circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim dough to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate, reserving scraps for garnish. Flute edges. Line unpricked pie shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Roll out dough scraps to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut out star shapes with 1-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until very thick. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and food coloring if desired. Gently stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and remaining lemon juice. Spread into crust; top with lemon filling. Refrigerate for 6 hours or until the top is set. Garnish with stars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON-AND-ITALIAN-CHEESE PIZZA



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Lemon on a pizza? Teamed with red onion and two Italian cheeses (Piave and fontina), it makes a uniquely delicious topping. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 1104.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes one 12-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces Piave cheese, shaved
2 ounces fontina cheese, shaved
1 round Chris Bianco's Pizza Dough
1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
6 very thin slices lemon, seeds removed
1 tablespoon small sprigs fresh rosemary
Freshly ground pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Place a pizza stone on floor of gas oven (remove racks) or bottom rack of electric oven. Preheat oven to at least 500 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, arrange onion and lemon slices over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Distribute cheeses evenly; top with rosemary. Season with pepper; drizzle with oil.
  • Switch oven to broiler setting. Align edge of peel with edge of stone. Tilt peel, jerking it gently to move pizza. When edge of pizza touches stone, quickly pull back peel to transfer pizza to stone. (Do not move pizza.) Broil until bubbles begin to form in crust, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce temperature to 500 degrees, and bake until crust is crisp and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes more. (If not using broiler, bake pizza 10 to 15 minutes total.) Remove pizza from oven using peel. Slice and serve.

CHEESY PEPPERONI PIZZA ROLLS



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These pizza rolls are the perfect game day snack and a winner every time. They'll also bring new life to Friday night pizza for the entire family. Personalize the rolls with your favorite toppings, just not too many, and don't overfill or the filling will ooze out.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Pepperoni Pizza

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13.8 ounce) package Pillsbury® classic pizza crust
1 cup marinara sauce, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup thinly sliced pepperoni, cut in halves
2 tablespoons minced onion
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface, and press into a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the dough to within 1/2 inch of the crust edges (you will not need all of the sauce), and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Evenly distribute pepperoni and onion over the cheeses, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Tightly roll up the dough to form a log, pinching the seam together to seal. Transfer dough to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to make slicing easier.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice the log into 12 individual rolls and set onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pizza rolls are golden brown in color and the cheese has melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve pizza rolls with the remaining warmed marinara as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 532.2 mg

LEMON PIZZA



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Lemon pizza not only sounds good; it also looks and tastes as sunny as summer. You may, of course, knead your own dough, but if you don't have the hours for it to rise, why not try the frozen variety? Roll it out to the thickness you like -- thin or Sicilian -- blanket it with lemon slices and bake for a few minutes. The lemon will crisp and intensify slightly in flavor. (They must be cut very thin.) When it comes out of the oven, just spread some crème fraîche on it and cover it with way too much salmon caviar or perhaps a little less Sevruga. Even if it seems a little prematurely retro -- say, from the 80's, which any day now will be the new 50's -- the salmon roe makes a more colorful and lighter presentation.

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     pizza and calzones, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces prepared pizza dough
3 lemons, ends trimmed and discarded, sliced paper thin, seeds removed
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crème fraîche
6 ounces good-quality salmon caviar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees and roll dough out to roughly 12 inches in diameter and very thin -- about 1/6-inch thick. Place on a greased sheet pan, or heat a pizza stone in the oven. Cover surface of dough with lemon slices, overlapping them very slightly. Sprinkle with pepper and olive oil. Transfer pizza to hot pizza stone or place the sheet pan in the oven.
  • Bake until dough is brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. (If the lemons brown too quickly, cover the surface of the dough with foil until dough is cooked through.)
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool. Spread crème fraîche over the surface and dot with caviar. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 217, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 587 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ONE-POT CHEESY LEMON CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Cheesy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, penne pasta, chicken broth, lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon zest

Provided by Dhruv Vohra

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups spinach
3 oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft.
  • Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the pasta.
  • Turn off heat, stir in lemon juice, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and spinach wilts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to each cup of all-purpose flour.
  • For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a pizza stone or baking sheet preheated to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a pizza peel, you can use a large spatula or cutting board to transfer the pizza to the baking stone or sheet.
  • Be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza with toppings, or it will be difficult to cook through.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Cheesy lemon pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, tangy lemon flavor, and gooey cheese, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheesy lemon pizza recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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