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Pizza with Beef Prosciutto and Hot Honey Recipe

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This Pizza with Beef Prosciutto Hot Honey is a gourmet twist on a classic favorite, featuring a crispy, golden crust topped with a rich ricotta and mozzarella cheese blend, savory beef prosciutto, fresh oregano, and an irresistible spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. Perfectly baked on a pizza stone for an authentic texture, this recipe balances creamy, salty, and sweet flavors with a delightful kick of heat.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 12–16 oz your favorite pizza dough (room temp)

Cheeses

  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1–2 oz grated parmesan cheese

Toppings

  • 2–3 oz beef prosciutto
  • A few stems fresh oregano

Hot Honey Drizzle

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F-500°F (245°C-260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside to ensure a crisp crust. Let your pizza dough rest at room temperature for easier stretching. Lightly flour a clean surface and your hands, then gently stretch the dough to your desired size and thickness, taking care to avoid tears. Transfer the stretched dough to parchment paper or a floured pizza peel for easy handling.
  2. Add Cheeses: Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Next, scatter the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the ricotta layer, followed by a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese to add sharpness and depth of flavor.
  3. Arrange Toppings: Tear or drape slices of beef prosciutto evenly over the cheese-covered pizza, distributing the savory meat in every bite. Strip fresh oregano leaves from their stems and scatter them evenly on top to add a fresh, aromatic note.
  4. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar until fully combined. This mixture will add a sweet, spicy, and tangy element to the finished pizza.
  5. Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the prepared pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or steel in the oven. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. In the final minute of baking or immediately after removing the pizza from the oven, drizzle the hot honey mixture artfully over the pizza to infuse it with flavor and a beautiful glaze.
  6. Rest and Serve: Allow the pizza to rest for a minute or two after baking to let the flavors meld and the cheese set slightly. Slice and serve while hot to enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy-sweet flavors.

Notes

  • Resting the dough at room temperature before stretching helps with elasticity and easier shaping.
  • Using a pizza stone or steel ensures a crisper crust that mimics pizzeria quality.
  • You can adjust the hot honey amount and spice level to your taste by varying cayenne and red pepper flakes.
  • Fresh oregano adds freshness but can be substituted with dried oregano if fresh is unavailable, using less quantity.
  • Allowing the pizza to rest briefly after baking prevents burning your mouth with hot cheese and toppings.

Keywords: pizza, beef prosciutto, hot honey, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, spicy pizza, homemade pizza, gourmet pizza, easy pizza recipe

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