Description
White Pizza with Prosciutto & Hot Honey is a culinary masterpiece that combines creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and salty prosciutto, all elevated by the sweet heat of hot honey. This dish is perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its golden crust and vibrant toppings, each bite offers a blissful contrast of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush olive oil over the dough for a golden finish.
- Spoon ricotta evenly across the dough, leaving gaps for mozzarella.
- Scatter torn mozzarella over the ricotta.
- Lay thin slices of prosciutto on top of the cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and bubbly.
- Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza and garnish with basil before slicing.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, substitute ricotta with goat cheese or add arugula after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for best results.