White Pizza with Beef Prosciutto and Hot Honey Recipe
This White Pizza with Beef Prosciutto Hot Honey is a deliciously savory and slightly spicy twist on classic white pizza. Featuring a blend of creamy ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan cheeses layered on your favorite pizza dough, topped with delicate slices of beef prosciutto and fresh oregano, then finished with a drizzle of homemade hot honey infused with cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar. The pizza is baked to golden perfection on a pizza stone or steel, delivering a crisp crust and bubbly, flavorful cheese. A perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will delight pizza lovers looking for a gourmet experience at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pizza (serves 2-3 people) 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 12–16 oz your favorite pizza dough (room temperature)
Cheeses
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 oz grated parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 2–3 oz beef prosciutto
- A few stems fresh oregano (leaves only)
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F-500°F (245°C-260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside to ensure a hot baking surface. Let your pizza dough rest at room temperature to make it easier to stretch. Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands, then gently stretch the dough to your preferred size and thickness, taking care not to tear it. Transfer the stretched dough onto parchment paper or a floured pizza peel for easy handling.
- Add the Cheeses: Evenly spread the ricotta cheese across the surface of the dough, leaving space around the edges for the crust. Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer, then finish with a light sprinkling of grated parmesan to add sharpness and depth of flavor.
- Arrange Toppings: Tear or lay the slices of beef prosciutto gently over the cheeses, distributing it evenly. Strip the fresh oregano leaves from the stems and scatter them across the pizza, adding a touch of herbaceous freshness.
- Make Hot Honey Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar until fully combined. This sweet and spicy hot honey will add a deliciously unique finishing touch.
- Bake the Pizza: Carefully slide the pizza, with the parchment paper or peel, onto the preheated pizza stone or steel. Bake the pizza for 8-12 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheeses are bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and Serve: In the final minute of baking or immediately after removing the pizza from the oven, drizzle the prepared hot honey mixture artfully over the entire pizza. Let the pizza rest for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then slice and serve while warm.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is at room temperature before stretching to prevent tearing.
- Preheating the pizza stone or steel is crucial for a crispy crust.
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne and red pepper flakes in the hot honey for desired spice level.
- If you don’t have beef prosciutto, substitute with high-quality prosciutto or another cured meat.
- Allowing the pizza to rest briefly after baking helps the hot honey soak in and improves slicing.
- Be cautious when transferring the pizza to avoid burning yourself as the stone/steel will be extremely hot.
Keywords: white pizza, beef prosciutto, hot honey, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spicy honey drizzle, pizza stone, Italian pizza
