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Cheese Pizza with Pesto, Prosciutto, and Burrata Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A delicious and elegant Cheese Pizza with Pesto, topped with prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh baby arugula. This recipe features a pre-baked crust brushed with vibrant pesto for a flavorful base, then baked until golden and crisp. Finished with fresh toppings and optional spices, it’s a perfect gourmet pizza that combines fresh Italian flavors in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade), plus more for serving
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 2 ounces baby arugula
  • Black pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rest the Dough: If using refrigerated store-bought or homemade dough, place it on a lightly floured surface and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to relax the gluten, making it easier to shape.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Place a pizza stone inside the oven if you have one, so it heats up along with the oven for a crispier crust.
  3. Shape the Dough: Stretch out the pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper to your desired shape and thickness.
  4. First Bake (Par-bake): Transfer the parchment paper with the dough onto a baking sheet or slide onto the hot pizza stone. Bake for 5 minutes to give the crust a head start, helping it hold up to toppings without becoming soggy.
  5. Add Toppings: Remove the partially baked crust and spread a thin layer of pesto evenly over it. Arrange the thin slices of prosciutto in a single layer on top of the pesto.
  6. Second Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the prosciutto is crisp.
  7. Add Burrata and Arugula: Immediately after removing from the oven, tear apart the burrata cheese gently with your hands and distribute it over the hot pizza so that the creamy center is spread throughout. Top with baby arugula.
  8. Finishing Touches and Serve: Slice the pizza, spreading the burrata evenly over the slices as you cut to enhance each bite. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes if desired for a touch of spice. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a creamy center; if unavailable, fresh mozzarella can be used but the texture will differ.
  • Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
  • Allowing the dough to rest before shaping improves its elasticity and makes it easier to work with.
  • Prosciutto becomes crisp and flavorful after baking, adding a salty contrast to creamy burrata.
  • Add arugula right after baking to keep it fresh and slightly peppery.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes dough resting time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/cheese-pizza-with-pesto-prosciutto-and-burrata-recipe/