White Pizza with Prosciutto & Hot Honey Recipe
This White Pizza with Prosciutto & Hot Honey is a delightful blend of creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and salty prosciutto, all topped with a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey. Baked to golden perfection with a crispy crust, this pizza offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, garnished with fresh basil for an aromatic finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough
Cheeses
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and torn into pieces
Toppings
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough to create a crispy crust and properly melt the cheese.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle to form the base of your pizza.
- Spread ricotta cheese: Evenly spread the ricotta cheese over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
- Add mozzarella: Scatter the torn pieces of fresh mozzarella evenly over the ricotta layer for a rich, creamy texture.
- Place prosciutto slices: Arrange the thinly sliced prosciutto evenly on top of the cheeses to add a salty and savory flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil: Generously drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the entire pizza to enhance flavor and help toppings meld during baking.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Add hot honey and garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the hot honey over it to add a spicy-sweet kick. Finish by adding fresh basil leaves as garnish before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred level of sweetness and spiciness.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake directly on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
- Fresh mozzarella should be well drained to prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pizza dough with a gluten-free alternative.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with arugula or oregano for a different herbal fragrance.
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