Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza with a Fig Jam Sauce and Arugula Salad

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Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza with Fig Jam Sauce and Arugula Salad is a gourmet take on classic pizza, balancing sweet, savory, and peppery flavors in every bite. This recipe draws inspiration from Italian culinary traditions, combining thin, crispy pizza crust with luxurious toppings like creamy goat cheese, salty prosciutto, and a sweet, rich fig jam that adds depth and complexity. The addition of a fresh arugula salad provides a peppery, crisp contrast, elevating the pizza from a casual comfort food to a refined, restaurant-style dish.

In this recipe, the pizza crust is topped with a thin layer of fig jam, followed by crumbles of tangy goat cheese and slices of prosciutto. Baked to golden perfection, the flavors meld together while maintaining distinct taste profiles: the sweetness of the fig, the saltiness of the prosciutto, and the creaminess of the goat cheese. Once out of the oven, a handful of fresh arugula is tossed with a light dressing and added to the pizza, providing freshness and a peppery bite that balances the richness of the toppings.

Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, or indulgent weeknight meals, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Pizza with Fig Jam Sauce and Arugula Salad is both visually stunning and flavor-packed. It showcases how simple, high-quality ingredients can be combined to create an elevated pizza experience. This dish is ideal for anyone looking to impress guests or enjoy a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.

Total Time: 20-22 minutes
Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Pizza

1 pound pre-made pizza dough
1 tablespoon cornmeal, medium ground
6 tablespoons fig jam
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

For the Arugula Salad

3 cups arugula
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
black pepper, ground
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven fifteen minutes to 500°F using pizza stone.
On a lightly floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll out pizza dough to about 14-15″ in diameter.
Using a pizza peel, sprinkle with cornmeal and place rolled out pizza dough on top.
Spread a thin layer of fig jam over the entire pizza leaving a small border around the edges. Spread the crumbled goat cheese on top of the fig preserves. Add the slices of prosciutto in small mounds.
Place the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 10-12 minutes.
In the meantime, toss together arugula with the lemon, olive oil, honey, salt and black pepper.
Pull the pizza from the oven when the goat cheese is melted, the prosciutto begins to crisp, and the pizza dough starts to turn golden brown. Remove the pizza from oven using a pizza peel.
Top with the arugula salad, cut and serve.

Author: Recipe Maker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Appetizer Main Dishes
Cuisine: American Recipes Italian Recipes