White Pizza with Prosciutto Recipe
This White Pizza with Prosciutto is a delightful Italian-inspired main dish featuring a crispy golden crust topped with creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, savory prosciutto, drizzled with spicy hot honey, and finished with aromatic fresh basil leaves. Perfect for a quick yet impressive homemade pizza night.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Pizza Base
Cheese Toppings
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella
Additional Toppings
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside. This ensures even heat distribution and a crisp crust.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches in diameter, creating a thin and even base with a small edge for the crust.
- Spread Ricotta: Evenly spread 1 cup of ricotta cheese over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a half-inch border around the edges to form the crust.
- Add Mozzarella: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded fresh mozzarella evenly over the ricotta layer to add meltiness and texture.
- Layer Prosciutto: Arrange the 4 oz of thinly sliced prosciutto evenly over the cheese layer for a savory, salty flavor.
- Bake Pizza: Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of hot honey for a spicy-sweet kick, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice into eight pieces, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but a baking sheet works as an alternative.
- You can adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- For a more herbaceous flavor, add some fresh oregano or thyme alongside the basil.
- If you prefer a less spicy finish, substitute hot honey with regular honey or omit it entirely.
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