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3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza

Indulgent 3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza for Pizza Lovers

This 3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza combines zesty lemon with creamy cheeses for a unique taste experience. Easy to make and ready in 25 minutes, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • ½ pound Pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for brushing on the crust
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated
  • 1 Shallot halved with leaves separated
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
  • ¾ cup Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup Provolone cheese
  • 1 Meyer lemon or regular lemon small, thinly sliced
  • Fresh basil leaves a handful for topping and extra for serving
Optional Drizzle
  • Honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 10-12 inch circle.
  3. Lightly brush olive oil over the surface of the crust. Sprinkle garlic, shallots, Parmesan, sesame seeds, thyme, and chili flakes over the dough.
  4. Evenly distribute the fresh mozzarella and provolone cheese over the toppings.
  5. Arrange the lemon slices over the cheese and add torn basil leaves on top.
  6. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  7. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top before serving. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize toppings wisely and watch the cooking time to avoid burning.

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