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This sweet-and-salty Hawaiian pizza with prosciutto is how you level up pineapple-on-pizza (for the people who are already on board). The prosciutto gets shatteringly crisp, the pineapple stays sweet and juicy, and together they’re pretty irresistible.
Pineapple on pizza gets a lot of hate, and I genuinely don’t understand it. Since when is a slight sweetness with your salty food a crime? I’ll admit, I hesitated before bringing a pineapple pizza to the blog—people have opinions. But this Hawaiian pizza with prosciutto has salty, crispy prosciutto and a little burst of sweet, juicy pineapple. Honestly… I’m not even a little bit sorry.
If you’re stocking up on ideas for pizza night, the cast-iron pizza is a great place to start, and the grandma pie might be my personal favorite. And for a fun, personal-sized situation, this air fryer pizza is absolutely the move.
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Why You’ll Love This Pizza
- It takes Hawaiian pizza up a few notches—instead of ham slices, you get treated to prosciutto, which crisps up so nicely in the oven.
- Minimal effort, maximum reward—the ingredient list is short, but the flavor is SO big.
Ingredients for Hawaiian Pizza With Prosciutto
A full ingredient list with exact measurements is available in the recipe card below.
- Pineapple—Using fresh pineapple is key. Fresh is just so much juicier, tangier, and sweeter than canned. If you’re in a pinch and have to use canned pineapple, however, you can.
- Prosciutto—You’re looking for prosciutto crudo, which is uncooked and cured prosciutto.
- Dough—I recommend using a nice homemade dough (I have an easy one-hour no-knead pizza dough recipe), or get yourself a fresh ball of pizza dough from your local bakery.
- Chili flakes—we like adding them before serving to add some heat!
How to Make It
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
If you’re using homemade dough, preheat the oven to 525-550ºF. If you’re using a premade pie shell, preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the package.
Step 2: Get the Pizza Dough Ready
Lightly oil a pizza pan and sprinkle a bit of semolina flour or cornmeal over it. Knead the dough out into an even layer on the pan, then press it gently into the pan with your fingertips, easing it to the edges. With a basting brush, lightly oil the edges of the dough where the crust will be.
Step 3: Dress the Pizza
Ladle 1 cup of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving space around the edges for the crust. Add more sauce as needed. Top with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, then the pineapple chunks and prosciutto. (Don’t chop up the prosciutto. Just drop them into one spot, folding the slice over itself.)
Step 4: Bake the Pizza
Cook the pizza in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted. All ovens are different, so keep a close eye on the pizza.
When it’s ready, remove it from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before cutting into it.
For a kick of heat, sprinkle on some chili flakes.
What to Serve With Hawaiian Pizza With Prosciutto
Storage, Freezing, & Reheating
- Let the pizza cool, then wrap individual slices in aluminum foil and store in an airtight container or large food storage bag in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, once the pizza has cooled, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and store in a freezer-friendly bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge the night before you plan on eating it.
- For a crisp pizza, reheat it in the air fryer or oven until warmed through. For softer pizza, reheat in the microwave in 15-second increments until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can go on pizza before or after cooking, depending on your preference. In this recipe, it goes on before cooking to get nice, crispy edges.
Fruit is a popular option because its sweetness pairs well with the intense saltiness. Pears and figs are popular choices, and pineapple proves to be a good choice in this recipe.
This can be done in several ways. You can tear the prosciutto into smaller pieces and scatter it over the pizza, or keep it long and lay it out in sheets. Or, like in this recipe, plop the piece of prosciutto in one place, folding it over itself.
If you try this Hawaiian pizza with prosciutto, please pop back in and leave a 🌟 star rating and let us know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
Hawaiian Pizza With Prosciutto
Ingredients
- 3 TBSP olive oil, 1 TBSP to oil the pan, the rest to oil the pizza crust
- 2 TBSP semolina flour or corn meal, for the pizza pan
- 1 lb ball of fresh pizza dough
- 1 cup marinara, more if necessary
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup thinly sliced chunks of fresh pineapple, more if desired
- 3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- Dried chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
The Dough.
- Place the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar into a large mixing bowl; whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Set and lock the mixing bowl to the mixer. Attach the dough hook and turn the mixer on low. Slowly add the warm water and let the dough mix for about a minute, or until a nice ball of dough has formed. (Note: You can knead this dough by hand on a lightly floured surface, it will just take a bit longer to form.)
- Place the dough ball in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and let it sit for an hour.
Hawaiian Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto.
- Preheat the oven to 450º F.
- Lightly oil your pizza pan. Transfer the dough out onto it, and work the dough up to the edges of the pan until your pizza dough is fully formed. Spoon the marinara over the center of the pizza and evenly spread it out, leaving about 1/2-1 inch of room for a crust to form. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the marinara, then top the cheese with chunks of pineapple and prosciutto.
- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden in color. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. Garnish with dried chili flakes if you'd like a bit of heat with your salty and sweet, and enjoy!
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