Description
This Prosciutto and Honey Burrata Pizza combines creamy burrata cheese, savory prosciutto, and a drizzle of sweet honey atop a crisp, homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Garnished with fresh basil, this elegant yet simple pizza balances salty, sweet, and creamy flavors for a gourmet treat that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 fresh pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Sea salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- 2 tbsp high-quality honey
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out your fresh pizza dough to your preferred thickness. This forms the base for your pizza toppings.
- Preheat Oven and Transfer Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place the rolled dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone, ready for baking.
- Brush the Crust: Lightly brush the edges of the dough with olive oil to help them turn golden and crisp during baking, enhancing texture and flavor.
- Initial Bake of Crust: Bake the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it is set and firm but not browned. This step prepares a stable base for the toppings.
- Add Burrata and Prosciutto: Remove the crust from the oven and evenly dollop torn burrata pieces all over. Layer thin slices of prosciutto on top, making sure each section has both cheese and meat.
- Drizzle Honey and Garnish: Drizzle the high-quality honey generously over the pizza. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Final Bake (Optional): Optionally, return the pizza to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to gently warm the burrata for a slightly melty texture. Otherwise, serve immediately to enjoy the cheese fresh and creamy.
Notes
- Using a preheated pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but a baking sheet works well too.
- Burrata is best served fresh; avoid overbaking to keep its creamy texture.
- High-quality honey significantly enhances the sweet-savory balance of this pizza.
- Feel free to substitute fresh basil with arugula for a peppery twist.
- If preferred, you can swap prosciutto for another cured ham or prosciutto di Parma for authenticity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: prosciutto pizza, burrata pizza, honey pizza, Italian pizza recipe, gourmet pizza, easy pizza recipe
