Strawberry Prosciutto Flatbread with a Balsamic Glaze

Anything but your ordinary pizza night! A mix of sweet and savory flavors brings this flatbread to light and is a gorgeous addition to any table, as an appetizer or as a meal!

No sugar needed here! While typically cooking with strawberries involves sugar, the sweet here actually comes from the caramelized onions and ricotta, deliciously dancing together to create a unique flavor that does not leave anything additional to be desired! If you have more of a sweet tooth, instead of using mashed berries in the sauce, you could easily substitute strawberry jam, but I personally prefer the fresh berries.

Move over bacon, there’s a new ham in town! A real star of this pizza was the saltiness from the prosciutto, paired against the creaminess of the ricotta. Having a little crisp on the prosciutto before baking helped to keep these toppings held together, as the ricotta could get to be a little moist if too much is used. Because it is such a thin slice of meat, a little bit goes a long way in covering the crust thoroughly. This flatbread has such a great flavor as is that I would hate to add too much more, but I did debate in sprinkling toasted nuts and arugula, but settled for a fresh salad instead. If you try a variation, I’d love to hear about it!

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Strawberry Prosciutto Flatbread with a Balsamic Glaze

Hannah

Strawberries aren't just for dessert!!! Try out this fun take for your next pizza night!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 2

Equipment

• Pizza Stone, if desired
• Kitchen knife
• Mixing bowl
• Saucepan
• Skillet

Ingredients

  

• 1 prepared Flatbread Crust
• 4 tbsp Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 cup Smashed Strawberries
• 5-6 slices Prosciutto
• 1/2 sliced Onion
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Sliced Strawberries
• 6-8 slices Fresh Mozzarella
• 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 5-6 leaves Fresh Basil

Instructions

 

• In a warm pan, add the balsamic and cook on low until it reduces to about half of its volume.
• In another pan, add the olive oil and sliced onions to caramelize. Set aside.
• Using your mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and smashed berries, making a smooth paste. This will be your sauce on the flatbread.
• Gently sauté the prosciutto until a slight color is formed.
• To assemble, layer first with your ricotta mixture, then add on layers of prosciutto, onions, fresh cut strawberries, and mozzarella, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• To serve, drizzle with your reduction and fresh basil. Enjoy!

  Variation-try a few toasted nuts sprinkled on top, and serve with a simple arugula salad!

Keyword Fresh, Pizza, Strawberries