Cheesy Lemon Basil Pizza
Cheesy lemon basil pizza is the ultimate twist on a white pizza. It’s herby, cheesy, and bright with the citrus pop of thin lemon slices and a drizzle of hot honey at the end. Each bite is rich from the mozzarella and goat cheese but balanced with fresh basil and chili flakes for a hint of heat. It’s not your average pizza night, and that’s what makes it fun.
This one’s perfect for date night, summer dinners, or anytime you want something that feels gourmet but is secretly easy to make.
Before you get started
Let your pizza dough come to room temperature for easier stretching. Preheat your oven so it’s ready when you are. Slice your shallots and lemon thin so they caramelize and cook evenly. If using store-bought dough, roll it out on a lightly floured surface or press into a cast iron for a crispier crust.
What You Need To Make Cheesy Lemon Basil Pizza
Check the recipe card for exact amounts, but here’s what you’ll need:
- Pizza dough
- Olive oil
- Parmesan
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Shallots
- Mozzarella
- Goat cheese
- Lemon slices
- Chili flakes
- Hot honey
- Fresh basil
How To Make Cheesy Lemon Basil Pizza
1
Start by rolling out your dough or pressing it into a pan. Brush the surface with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic and thyme. Add a light layer of parmesan followed by sliced shallots, mozzarella, goat cheese crumbles, and thin lemon slices. Sprinkle with chili flakes for heat.
2
Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
3
Once out of the oven, drizzle hot honey over the top and finish with fresh basil just before serving.
Cheesy Lemon Basil Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 ball of pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- 1/4 cup thyme
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 shallots sliced thin
- Chili flakes
- Hot honey
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
- Goat cheese crumbles
- Lemon slices
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes
