Name: Perfect Prosciutto and Honey Burrata Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); Flour for rolling out the dough; Olive oil for brushing; 1 ball fresh burrata cheese; Thinly sliced prosciutto (enough to generously cover the pizza); 1-2 tablespoons high-quality honey; Fresh basil leaves for garnish; Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Introduction

This Perfect Prosciutto and Honey Burrata Pizza combines creamy burrata, delicate prosciutto, and a touch of sweet honey on a golden, crispy crust. It’s an elegant yet simple pizza that brings gourmet flavors right to your home kitchen.

A rustic pizza with a thick, golden-brown crust that is slightly charred and bubbly around the edges, topped with large dollops of fluffy white ricotta cheese spread evenly across the surface, scattered fresh green arugula leaves, and thin, slightly translucent slices of reddish-pink prosciutto laid gently over the cheese. There are small flecks of red pepper flakes and a drizzle of a dark balsamic glaze adding texture and contrast throughout. The pizza sits on a wooden board, with a white ramekin filled with dark balsamic sauce beside it, all placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 ball fresh burrata cheese
Thinly sliced prosciutto
1-2 tablespoons high-quality honey
Olive oil for brushing
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Flour for rolling out the dough

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
Step 2: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a circle or rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
Step 3: Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper for easy handling.
Step 4: Brush the entire surface of the dough with olive oil, focusing on the edges to create a golden crust.
Step 5: Carefully transfer the dough with the parchment paper onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake the dough for 7-10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden and puffed up.
Step 7: Remove the pizza from the oven and tear the burrata into small pieces. Scatter them evenly across the crust.
Step 8: Arrange the prosciutto slices generously on top of the burrata.
Step 9: Drizzle honey over the pizza, focusing on the prosciutto and burrata.
Step 10: Return the pizza to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, until the burrata is melted and bubbly.
Step 11: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza.
Step 12: Slice and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Use a pizza stone for a crispier crust, preheating it thoroughly before baking.
Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable, though it will be less creamy.
Add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
For a spicy kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of chili oil after baking.

Storage

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or oven to preserve the texture and avoid sogginess. Burrata doesn’t reheat well, so consider adding fresh burrata if reheating leftovers.

How to Serve

A close-up of a round pizza with a thick, golden-brown crust that has a bubbly texture, topped with uneven dollops of white ricotta cheese spread across the surface. Thin slices of reddish-pink prosciutto are scattered on top, some slightly folded, giving a delicate and airy feel. In the center and sprinkled throughout are green arugula leaves adding a fresh contrast. The pizza is drizzled with a dark balsamic glaze that glistens under the light, adding a shiny, sticky detail. It's placed on a wooden board with two white dipping sauce bowls in the background, 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 entirely ahead of time?

It’s best to prepare and bake the pizza fresh for the best texture and flavor, especially because burrata is delicate and loses creaminess when reheated. You can prepare the dough ahead but add toppings just before baking.

What can I use if I can’t find prosciutto?

Thinly sliced cured meats like jamón serrano or even good-quality ham can work as substitutes, though prosciutto’s unique flavor and texture are ideal for this recipe.