Description
White Pizza with Prosciutto is a gourmet delight that transforms any gathering into a special occasion. With its creamy ricotta base, melty mozzarella, and savory prosciutto, this pizza offers an exquisite balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for cozy movie nights or casual dinners with friends, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy a slice of Italy right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 oz prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone inside if available.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired shape.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the dough using the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously on top of the ricotta.
- Arrange prosciutto slices artfully over the cheese layers.
- Drizzle olive oil over the entire pizza before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg