Artisanal Goat Cheese
Meat Pizza
A rustic, thin-crust pizza featuring a sophisticated blend of savory salami and prosciutto topped with creamy dollops of goat cheese.
This goat cheese and cured meat pizza balances bold, savory flavors with the bright tang of artisanal goat cheese. The combination of salty prosciutto and salami against the creamy, slightly acidic goat cheese creates a gourmet experience that is simple to assemble at home. It is a perfect dish for those who appreciate a refined twist on the classic Italian-style pizza.
Ingredients
- 1 unit pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices salami
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 100 g goat cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- optional fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- 1Stretch the dough
Place the prepared pizza dough on a floured surface. Using your hands, gently stretch the dough outward from the center until it reaches your desired thickness and shape.
Tip: Work from the center outwards to keep the crust edge thicker and airy. - 2Add tomato sauce
Spoon the tomato sauce onto the center of the stretched dough. Use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly in a circular motion, leaving a small border for the crust.
Tip: Use a light hand with the sauce to prevent the pizza crust from becoming soggy. - 3Add shredded cheese
Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tomato sauce base. Ensure coverage extends near the edges to create a delicious cheesy crust.
Tip: Grate your own cheese for better melting consistency. - 4Layer the meats
Arrange slices of salami and prosciutto over the layer of cheese. Distribute them evenly to ensure a balanced flavor in every bite.
Tip: Fold the prosciutto slices slightly to add texture and help them crisp up in the oven. - 5Top with goat cheese
Using a knife, add small, dollop-sized clumps of goat cheese across the top of the pizza. This will create creamy pockets of flavor as the pizza bakes.
Tip: If the goat cheese is too soft, chill it briefly before cutting into clumps. - 6Drizzle with olive oil
Finish the assembly by drizzling a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the entire pizza. This adds a rich finish and helps the toppings roast perfectly.
Tip: Use a steady hand to drizzle in a light spiral pattern.
