Get ready to elevate your pizza game with a mouthwatering fusion of sweet, salty, and smoky flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Italian culinary heaven! This isn't just another pizza recipe - it's a gourmet experience that combines the unexpected magic of grilled pineapple, luxurious prosciutto, and rich Piave cheese, creating a dish that's both sophisticated and irresistibly delicious. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home, this grilled pizza will become your new summer obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup Piave cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grilled pineapple, diced
- 4 ounces prosciutto, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat (around 450-500°F).
- Slice fresh pineapple into 1/2-inch thick rings. Brush lightly with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until golden grill marks appear. Remove and dice into small cubes.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a thin, 12-inch circular shape. If using a pizza stone, dust it with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
- Brush the rolled dough with olive oil, ensuring even coverage to promote crispy edges.
- Sprinkle shredded Piave cheese evenly across the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Distribute grilled pineapple cubes uniformly over the cheese layer.
- Carefully tear prosciutto slices into smaller pieces and arrange them over the pineapple.
- Transfer pizza to the grill or preheated pizza stone. Cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating once, until crust is golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then garnish with fresh torn basil leaves.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Tips
- • Make sure your grill or pizza stone is HOT before cooking - this ensures a crispy, perfectly charred crust. • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients - the simplicity of this recipe means each component really shines. • Don't overload the pizza with toppings - keep it balanced to allow each flavor to shine. • If you don't have a grill, a blazing hot oven (450-500°F) with a pizza stone works wonderfully. • Let the pizza rest for 1-2 minutes after cooking to help the cheese set and make slicing easier. • For extra flavor, try lightly caramelizing the pineapple with a sprinkle of brown sugar before grilling. • Fresh basil is crucial - tear it just before serving to preserve its aromatic oils.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 540kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 90mg
