Pizza with Prosciutto
This delicious Pizza with Prosciutto features a crispy homemade crust topped with creamy ricotta, melted fresh mozzarella, and savory thinly sliced prosciutto. Finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey and fresh basil, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors for an irresistible gourmet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb pizza dough
Cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella
Toppings and Garnishes
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it reaches approximately 12 inches in diameter, creating an even thickness.
- Spread Ricotta: Evenly spread 1 cup of ricotta cheese over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to form the crust.
- Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded fresh mozzarella evenly atop the ricotta layer to guarantee a melty, cheesy layer.
- Layer Prosciutto: Arrange 4 oz of thinly sliced prosciutto over the cheese mixture for a flavorful, savory topping.
- Bake Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of hot honey, garnish with ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves, slice into eight pieces, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust by evenly distributing heat.
- If you don’t have hot honey, you can mix regular honey with a pinch of chili flakes as a substitute.
- Allow the dough to come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
- Prosciutto is added before baking to slightly crisp it but avoid overcooking.
- For extra flavor, you can brush the crust with olive oil before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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