The honey-like nature of figs, paired with salty sliced meat, come together on a golden brown crust for a sweet and savory combination in this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza that is far much better than any pizza delivery.
About this Pizza
It feels like an injustice to compare this recipe to authentic Italian Pizza, but I can imagine taking a bite of this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza on a little outdoor patio, waterside on a quaint little street in Venice. True Italian pizza from a mom ‘n pop pizzeria cannot be beat, but the flavors in this pizza are a culinary experience.
The crispy prosciutto paired with three different types of cheese spread across the fig jam base creates a sweet, salty, savory, umami mouthful that is quite phenomenal.
Make this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza for a date night in. It feels so fancy, and sophisticated but comes together in just 20 minutes. Paired with a glass of your favorite red wine and it’ll become a gourmet experience.
If you're looking for more pizza flavor, try making this Pizza Gnocchi Bake. It's perfect for meal prep and tastes just like a meat-lovers delight. Or if you're feeling more sweet, whip up this Gluten-Free Fruit Pizza for dessert. Looking for other tastes of Italy? Check out this Bruschetta Pasta Salad or Italian Roma Tomato Sauce, too!
Another idea is to prepare this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza and cut into skinny slices and serve as an appetizer. It’s basically all of your favorite charcuterie board ingredients combined into one.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Pizza Crust - Pre-made dough that’s quick and easy to make is so convenient. See below for other crust options, too.
- Fig Jam - This will be our pizza sauce instead of using a tomato base.
- Mozzarella, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese - A variety of different cheeses adds a variety of flavors and textures. Use more of what you like, and less of what you don’t (but, I don’t discriminate in the cheese department).
- Prosciutto - A salty, cured meat full of flavor. We will cook the prosciutto a bit on the stove top so it’s nice and crispy on the pizza.
- Fig Balsamic Glaze - I used a fig infused balsamic glaze purchased at Kroger - the Private Selection brand. Regular balsamic can be substituted should you not be able to find this.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make This Recipe
- First, roll out uncooked, pre-made pizza dough from the container and prepare according to instructions. Most of them will require pre-baking before adding the toppings. Brush the crust with egg white wash and salt + pepper (or other seasoning of choice).
- While the crust is baking, heat a skillet to medium heat. Add prosciutto to the pan and allow it to crisp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly fried (no need to grease the pan, the prosciutto is plenty fatty and it shouldn’t stick).
3. Once the pizza crust has completed its initial baking, spread fig jam evenly across the center - leaving about ½ inch around the border of the pizza. Drizzle olive oil in a circular fashion over top.
4. Then, rip small pieces of mozzarella cheese from the ball and scatter on the pizza. Add white cheddar cheese on the pizza, too. Then top with crispy prosciutto. Sprinkle half of the parmesan on top of the prosciutto.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of the fig balsamic glaze to the pizza (again in a circular fashion). Bake for the remaining time the packaged crust calls for.
6. Five minutes prior to the pizza being done, remove it and add the arugula, salt + pepper, red pepper flakes, remaining parmesan, and balsamic glaze and return to the oven.
7. Once pizza is finished cooking, remove it from the oven, garnish with slices of fresh figs, more arugula (if desired). Slice and enjoy hot!
Recipe FAQs
Store leftovers wrapped in tinfoil in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze for up to three months, but leave off the arugula until you’re ready to enjoy.
To reheat this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza, heat the oven to 300°F and allow the cheese to melt again. It’s significantly better than the microwave and allows the crust to still have a good crunch. Using a toaster oven is another great option.
I used a pre-made Pillsbury pizza crust, which was quite delicious and quite easy to prepare. You’ve got plenty of crust options, however, so use whatever is your favorite. A few suggestions: Homemade Pizza Crust - Check out the BEST pizza dough from Eighty Recipes, Store bought, ready to bake pizza dough (Trader Joe’s has a good one usually near the cheese), Naan Flatbread, Cauliflower crust (store bought or homemade), or Puff Pastry.
Fig season is a very short few weeks of the year, usually end of August to early October. There's nothing like fresh figs, so if you can find them, take advantage!
However, if you can’t find fresh fig, don’t count out this Prosciutto and Fig Pizza. The fresh figs are only for garnish and can be left out without sacrificing any flavor.
If you’re looking for a replacement, the flavors in this recipe would also pair well with peaches, pears, or blackberries. Don’t choose a fruit with too much water content, as this’ll result in a soggy crust.
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Recipe
Prosciutto and Fig Pizza Recipe
Equipment
- pizza stone/pan
- cheese grater
- Spoon
- measuring cups / spoons
- silicon brush
Ingredients
- 1 Pillsbury pizza crust
- 4 tbsp fig jam
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 package prosciutto, 8 slices
- 4 oz mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, thick cut
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1 cup arugula
- 4 tbsp fig balsamic glaze, divided, (can be found at Kroger, brand: Private Selection)
- 4 fresh figs, optional
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp egg white wash
Instructions
- First, roll out uncooked, pre-made pizza dough from the container and prepare according to instructions. Most of them will require pre-baking before adding the toppings. Brush the crust with egg white wash and salt + pepper (or other seasoning of choice).
- While the crust is baking, heat a skillet to medium heat. Add prosciutto to the pan and allow it to crisp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly fried.
- Once the pizza crust has completed its initial baking, spread fig jam evenly across the center - leaving about ½ inch around the border of the pizza. Drizzle olive oil in a circular fashion over top.
- Then, rip small pieces of mozzarella cheese from the ball and scatter on the pizza. Add white cheddar cheese on the pizza, too. Then top with crispy prosciutto. Sprinkle half of the parmesan on top of the prosciutto.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the fig balsamic glaze to the pizza (again in a circular fashion).
- Bake for the remaining time the packaged crust calls for.
- Five minutes prior to the pizza being done, remove it and add the arugula, salt + pepper, red pepper flakes, remaining parmesan, and balsamic glaze and return to the oven.
- Once pizza is finished cooking, remove it from the oven, garnish with slices of fresh figs, more arugula (if desired). Slice and enjoy hot!
Nutrition
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Courtney Paige says
Jack's family has a pizza making competition every year on NYE. This will be my contribution this year 100% because it's amazing.
Sydney Van Acker says
the sweet and salty combo OH MY GOODNESS. delishhhhh!