3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza
Indulge in the exquisite blend of creamy cheeses and zesty lemon with this 3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza. Featuring a perfectly crispy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, tangy goat cheese, and sharp Parmesan, each bite is a celebration of flavor. Fresh basil and a splash of lemon juice elevate the taste, making this dish an irresistible choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this pizza is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or hot pizza stone and drizzle with olive oil.
- Layer the mozzarella slices, crumbled goat cheese, and grated Parmesan evenly over the dough.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the cheese layer.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and top with torn basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg