pizza
Prosciutto Pizza with Fresh Fig Jam
The timeless combination of figs and prosciutto gets an innovative twist in this craveable pizza. Fresh figs are transformed into a sweet and citrusy compote, perfect to pair with creamy blue cheese and salty prosciutto. You’re sure to surprise and delight your guests with this luxurious mix of flavors.
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 14" Sheeted Pizza Dough (PC 34630)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 oz Fresh Fig Compote
1/2 cup Sugar
14/43 cup Water
2 Tbsp Orange Juice
1 tsp Grated Orange Zest
8 Fresh Figs, peeled and chopped
6 oz Prosciutto, shaved thin
3 oz Blue Cheese Crumbles (can substitute Gorgonzola)
6 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
2 blades Chives, chopped
Directions
- Thaw dough on lined sheet pans covered with plastic at room temperatures 1 hour or overnight in the cooler.
- Stretch 14” dough piece to 16” size by pan stretching, hand stretching, or knuckle docking.
- Place dough on pizza screen sprayed with pan release. If pan or hand stretched, dock dough before adding toppings.
- Brush dough evenly with olive oil.
- Fresh Fig Compote: In a saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar, water, orange juice, and orance zest; stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the figs and cook until soft, approximately 5 minutes, continue stirring to prevent scorching.
- Spread Mozzarella cheese over entire pizza, then add the blue cheese crumbles.
- Top with shaved Prosciutto.
- Evenly distribute fig compote over dough in small dollops, using a teaspoon.
- Bake pizza, following directions on case.
- Garnish with chives right before serving.
