Description
Have you ever wondered why some pizzas taste like a million dollars while others just taste like bread and cheese? This Gourmet Prosciutto and Honey Pizza is the answer. It is a perfect balance of salty, sweet, crunchy, and fresh flavors that transforms a simple Friday night into a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh galbani or buffalo mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- 4 to 5 thin slices Prosciutto di Parma
- 2 cups fresh baby arugula
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (or hot honey for a kick)
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Dough: Turn your oven to its highest setting (475-500°F). Dust your counter with flour and gently stretch the room-temperature dough into a large circle.
- Flavor the Base: Mix olive oil and minced garlic in a small bowl. Brush this garlic oil evenly over the dough to create a flavorful, moisture-proof barrier.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, then dot with pieces of fresh mozzarella for a beautiful melted texture.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Slide the pizza onto a hot stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Assemble the Toppings: Immediately after removing from the oven, drape thin slices of prosciutto over the hot cheese so the fat softens.
- Finish and Garnish: Pile fresh arugula in the center, sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and black pepper, and finish with a zig-zag drizzle of golden honey.
Notes
Always let your dough reach room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching to prevent it from snapping back. Do not cook the prosciutto or arugula; adding them to the hot pizza after baking preserves their delicate texture and flavor. For the best reheating results, use a frying pan on the stove to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg