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This pizza is a delectable treat. The bitterness from the arugula, the saltiness of the prosciutto, and the sweetness of the balsamic fig glaze all come together for a knockout taste, each bite of the slice better than the last. This is not your standard Friday night plain or one topping boring pizza, this is tasty production.

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza with a Balsamic Fig Glaze

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups arugula
• ¼ pound prosciutto
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella
• ½ cup olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 cups figs if using dry figs soak them in warm water for 15 minutes to rehydrate
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon honey

Method

 

For the garlic oil

1. Combine the half cup of olive oil and the garlic cloves in a small saucepan and let it simmer over a low heat for 10 minutes
2. We will be using this oil to brush on the pizza as well as add some on top
3. For the balsamic Glaze
4. Add the figs, the balsamic vinegar and the wine into another saucepan and let simmer for over a low heat for 20 minutes
5. When the mixture starts boiling stir in the honey
6. When figs become mushy and start opening, transfer the mixture into a blender
7. Blend until it reaches a sauce like consistency
8. If the glaze is too thick, add some water to thin it out
9. For the pizza
10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
11. Take dough and place into a baking tray
12. From the middle of the dough stretch it out slowly towards the edges of the tray to the desired size
    

    
    
    • Be careful not to stretch it out too much that it causes holes in the dough
    
    

    
    
13. Brush the garlic oil across the pizza and around the crust
14. Place the pizza in the oven and let it cook and rise for 5 minutes
15. Take the pizza out and brush with oil again
16. Slice the fresh mozzarella and place it around the pizza
17. Place back in the oven and let cook for another 5 minutes
18. Take the pizza out and add the prosciutto. Let it cook for a few more minutes
19. Once the crust is nice and golden brown, take the pizza out and add the arugula on top
    

    
    
    • Feel free to add more of the garlic oil on top of the arugula if you desire.
    
    

    
    
20. Add the balsamic fig glaze on top, cut into 8 slices, serve and enjoy

Notes

Use my pizza dough recipe for the crust.