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White Pizza with Prosciutto – A Gourmet Italian Pizza Night You’ll Never Forget

White Pizza with Prosciutto – Gourmet Italian Pizza Night

A luxurious yet simple white pizza with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, crispy prosciutto, and a touch of truffle oil. Ideal for cozy nights or elegant gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cold Fermentation Time 15 hours
Total Time 16 hours
Servings: 2 pizzas
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough
  • 1 ball artisan pizza dough high hydration, cold fermented
White Base
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese mixed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil infused with minced garlic
Cheeses
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
  • 4 slices Prosciutto di Parma thinly sliced
  • 1 handful fresh arugula for topping after baking
  • 1 tsp truffle oil optional, for drizzling after baking

Equipment

  • Wood Pizza Oven
  • Pizza Stone

Method
 

  1. Prepare your artisan dough a day ahead using a high-hydration recipe. Cold ferment for 12–18 hours for best results.
  2. Preheat your wood-fired pizza oven to 800°F (425°C) or your home oven with a pizza stone to the highest setting.
  3. Mix ricotta with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to form the white base.
  4. Stretch the dough and spread the ricotta mixture evenly on top.
  5. Layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the white base.
  6. Add thin slices of prosciutto evenly across the top.
  7. Bake in the wood-fired oven for 90 seconds or in a conventional oven for 8–10 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  8. Top with fresh arugula and a light drizzle of truffle oil just before serving.

Notes

Try adding caramelized onions, figs, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a fun twist. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat on a hot skillet for best texture.