Description
Sweet & Savory Fig Pizza is a delightful combination of fresh ripe figs, creamy cheese, and savory prosciutto, enhanced with aromatic herbs and a honey drizzle. This quick and easy recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors on a crispy pizza crust, making it an impressive and satisfying treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pizza dough (light and crispy base)
Cheese
- 10 oz goat cheese or ricotta cheese
Toppings
- 6–8 fresh ripe figs, sliced
- 4 oz thin slices of prosciutto or pancetta
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1–2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touches
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- 2 tbsp honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness and shape, then transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone for even cooking.
- Brush the crust: Lightly brush the dough edges and center with olive oil to encourage a golden, crispy crust while baking.
- Spread the cheese: Evenly dollop or spread goat cheese or ricotta over the dough, leaving a border around the edges for the crust.
- Add the figs and prosciutto: Arrange sliced fresh figs and thin prosciutto slices evenly over the cheese, making sure every bite has a little sweet and savory balance.
- Sprinkle herbs and seasoning: Scatter chopped fresh rosemary or thyme leaves across the pizza and add a few twists of cracked black pepper for an herbal, aromatic touch.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Final honey drizzle: Once out of the oven, drizzle the pizza generously with honey to amplify the sweet and savory contrast.
Notes
- Choose ripe figs for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Preheat your oven well to ensure a crispy crust.
- Don’t overload toppings to keep the crust from becoming soggy.
- Use fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme to enhance flavor.
- Allow the pizza to rest for a minute or two before slicing to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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