Name: White Pizza with Prosciutto & Hot Honey Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces; 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh basil leaves, for garnish; 2 tbsp hot honey; 1 tbsp olive oil

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Introduction

This white pizza with prosciutto and hot honey offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors. The crispy crust topped with creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto, and a spicy honey drizzle makes for a memorable and easy-to-make meal.

A round pizza with one thick, puffy outer crust that is golden with dark brown char spots. The base layer is a red tomato sauce spread evenly under melted white cheese that covers most of the pizza except the edges. On top, there are soft white dollops of fresh cheese scattered around, and thin, folded slices of brownish-pink cured meat placed between the cheese. Small black herbs or seasoning are sprinkled evenly over the pizza. It sits on a wooden round board, with a white marbled texture surface behind. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
2 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Step 2: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about ½ inch thickness.
Step 3: Evenly spread torn pieces of fresh mozzarella over the rolled dough.
Step 4: Layer the thinly sliced prosciutto on top of the cheese.
Step 5: Drizzle olive oil over the pizza to help it crisp and add flavor.
Step 6: Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from the oven, then drizzle with hot honey. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use a pizza stone or baking steel to achieve a crispier crust.
Swap fresh basil for arugula for a peppery garnish.
Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spice and sweetness balance.
For extra depth, add a light garlic oil drizzle before baking.

Storage

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm slices in a skillet over medium heat to keep the crust crisp, or use a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 5-7 minutes.

How to Serve

A round pizza with a slightly thick, golden crust that has some dark, toasted spots on the edges. The base layer is a bright red tomato sauce spread evenly over the dough, topped with melted white cheese that looks creamy and smooth. On top of the cheese, there are dollops of soft, white cheese, placed in a scattered pattern. Thin slices of light brown, translucent prosciutto are folded and spread across the pizza. Small dark green dried herbs are sprinkled all over the toppings. The pizza is placed on a round wooden board, all set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this pizza with gluten-free dough?

Yes, you can substitute your regular pizza dough with any gluten-free dough available. Just adjust baking times as needed according to the dough instructions.

What is hot honey and where can I find it?

Hot honey is a sweet and spicy honey infused with chili peppers. You can find it at many grocery stores, specialty food shops, or online, or you can make your own by gently heating honey with red pepper flakes.