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    Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

    Published: Jul 28, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    This Fig and Prosciutto Pizza recipe is quickly going to be your new favorite. It has an olive oil base with fresh figs, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, and a balsamic glaze that takes it over the top!

    fig and prosciutto pizza with cheese, red pepper and salt on the side
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    I LOVE PIZZA! I especially like making homemade pizza so I can put any toppings I want on it. It's fun to make the whole thing from scratch, or even to make most of it from scratch, and make whatever combination you want. This Fig and Prosciutto Pizza is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. I like to get my crust thin and crunchy for this pizza and I show you how below!

    Ingredients Needed to Make a Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

    • Pizza Crust: you can make homemade pizza dough or use store-bought. This recipe makes a 12" pizza so you will probably only use half of the dough.
    • Ripe Figs: Each fig will be thinly sliced. You can use any variety you like or can find. I used brown turkey figs from my tree!
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Since this pizza recipe is a white pizza (no red/tomato sauce), make sure you use good olive oil. You only need a few tablespoons and you will notice a difference.
    • Thinly Sliced Prosciutto: Just like the olive oil, use high quality meat. The prosciutto on this pizza is thinly sliced so you can splurge on this ingredient as well.
    • Mozzarella Cheese: Fresh is always best when making pizza. I like to buy the pre-sliced packaged Bel Gioioso mozzarella at the grocery store. You just place the slices on the pizza and they melt perfectly.
    • Arugula: Fresh arugula adds the perfect peppery crunch to this pizza. Make sure it's fresh, clean, and dry.
    prosciutto fig pizza ingredients

    Tips for Making Homemade Pizza with Arugula

    • Fresh, high quality ingredients always make the best pizzas. If you want your homemade pizza to taste like your favorite restaurant, use the best ingredients.
    • A pizza stone and a pizza peel will make baking a pizza at home so much easier.
    • Add the arugula AFTER the pizza is done baking. It will warm up and soften from the heat of the pizza. Don't cook it in the oven or it will wilt and lose its crunch.
    • Pre-bake the pizza crust for 4 minutes on its own before adding the toppings.
    fig prosciutto pizza with arugula and balsamic glaze

    Why is the Crust Pre-Baked?

    I like to pre-bake my pizza crust before adding the topping. This step not only makes the crust crispier (I like a little burnt edge) but also prevents a soggy middle which can happen with heavy ingredients. This step is optional but highly recommended. I also find that homemade and store-bought pizza dough tends to bake thicker, especially when using all-purpose flour.

    fig and prosciutto pizza before baking on a pizza peel
    pizza topping on pre-baked crust

    Optional Toppings to Serve with this Pizza

    Although this Fig and Prosciutto Pizza is delicious just as is, some people enjoy additional options for toppings like fresh parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, or flaked salt. All of these options will enhance the flavors of this pizza and are always good to have on hand.

    a slice of fig and prosciutto pizza with arugula on top

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    fig prosciutto pizza with arugula

    Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

    This Fig and Prosciutto Pizza is sure to be a hit with fresh arugula and a balsamic glaze on top!
    4.83 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 1 12" pizza
    Calories: 246kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • pizza stone or pizza pan
    • Rolling Pin
    • pastry brush
    • small fry pan

    Ingredients

    Balsamic Glaze

    • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon honey

    Pizza

    • 1 pizza crust homemade or store-bought
    • 3-4 ripe figs, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1.5 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced (3-4 slices)
    • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (I used pre-sliced)
    • 1½ ounces fresh arugula (about 2 cups)

    Instructions

    Balsamic Glaze

    • Make the balsamic glaze first since it needs time to cool and thicken. Add the balsamic vinegar and honey to a small frypan over med-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower the heat to a simmer and allow the mixture to reduce and thicken for 15-20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the glaze to cool and continue to thicken.
      balsamic glaze boiling in a pan

    Pizza Assembly and Baking

    • Preheat the oven and pizza stone at 500°F. Roll out the pizza dough to a 12" round (if you made a homemade crust, this will be half of the dough). Once the oven is preheated, place the rolled-out crust in the oven and bake for 4 minutes and remove it from the oven. This step is optional but I find that it creates a crispier crust and prevents a soggy bottom from the heavy ingredients.
    • Brush the crust with olive oil. Place the mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, and fig slices on top of the olive oil. Place the pizza back into the oven and bake for an additional 13-15 minutes.
      fig and prosciutto pizza before baking
    • Remove the pizza from the oven and place the arugula on top. Drizzle on the cooled balsamic glaze and enjoy immediately!
      fig prosciutto pizza with arugula

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.2g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 10.8g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    Fig and Prosciutto Pizza with a balsamic glaze
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    Comments

    1. Judith Rudhe says

      July 11, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      I don't have access to fresh figs except for my neighbors tree when they're in season. So, got creative and made a Balsamic/Fig drizzle (a sauce) that I can drizzle or dunk my pizza in. I triple the recipe to have on hand to use on various meats, vegetables and even rice. It's really delicious on just about ANYTHING!!
      Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
      **Besides the Arugla, I often add artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, bacon , ricotta and freshly grated parmesean cheese. The sky is the limit!! ❤️

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 12, 2022 at 7:18 am

        Judith, thanks for trying the recipe and sharing your favorite way to make it. As I was reading your other options, I think I need need to make another pizza with garlic, bacon, and ricotta! YUM!

        Reply
    2. Evan says

      February 17, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      2 stars
      Never uses the vinegar and honey mixure. What a waste

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 17, 2022 at 2:52 pm

        Hi Evan, thanks for letting me know I missed that step in the instructions, sorry about that. This oversight has now been fixed!🙂

        Reply
    3. Jean says

      August 08, 2021 at 8:45 am

      5 stars
      I havent tried making my own pizza but now I will because your recipe have easy steps to follow. Thanks for this

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2021 at 9:45 pm

        Homemade pizza is so fun to make at home, enjoy!!

        Reply
    4. Anaiah says

      August 08, 2021 at 4:06 am

      5 stars
      What a perfect combination! I'm so glad I tried this pizza. I loved the sweetness of the fig and balsamic glaze. It really helped balance the slight bitterness of arugula. Super yummy!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2021 at 9:46 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Gabriela Herrera says

      August 08, 2021 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      Pizza is my absolute jam thank you so much for all the pictures it was so easy to follow along.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2021 at 9:46 pm

        You are so welcome 😊

        Reply
    6. Ruth says

      August 07, 2021 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavors of this pizza. So easy to make!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2021 at 10:49 pm

        Thanks, Ruth, I’m glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      August 07, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful flavour combination of sweet and salty. I bet the peppery arugula add a nice freshness to your pizza.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        Fresh arugula is so good on pizza, and the added crunch is the best!

        Reply
    8. Lilly says

      August 03, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious combination!

      Reply
    9. Brianna says

      August 03, 2021 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      The combo of fig and proscuitto is great!

      Reply
    10. Kay says

      August 02, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      First time I have had figs on a pizza and I LOVE IT!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 03, 2021 at 2:17 am

        Yay! Figs aren't usually an ingredient most people think of for pizza but it sure is delicious. I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    11. Jeri says

      August 02, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      What a great pizza! The flavor was amazing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 03, 2021 at 2:17 am

        Thanks, Jeri, and thanks for trying this recipe!

        Reply
    12. Leslie says

      August 02, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe!

      Reply
    13. Angela says

      August 02, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love fig and prosciutto together. This pizza is great.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 03, 2021 at 2:17 am

        Thanks, Angela!

        Reply
    14. Rob says

      August 02, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Figs make everything spectacular. I look forward to trying this!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 03, 2021 at 2:16 am

        I totally agree, Rob. Fig should be on more things 😁.

        Reply
    15. Amanda Dixon says

      August 02, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Love this pizza! Fig and prosciutto are so great together.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 03, 2021 at 2:15 am

        They really were made for each other. I'm so glad you liked it.

        Reply

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