Country Ham & Fig Pizza Recipe

Name: Country Ham & Fig Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup mascarpone; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough; 1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup fig jam; 8 fresh figs, cut in half, or 6 dried figs, sliced on an angle as thinly as possible (try to get 4 slices per fig); 6 ounces country ham, thinly sliced (about 5 biscuit-size slices) and broken into pieces or diced; 1/4 cup walnuts halves, toasted (see Notes) and roughly chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough
1 ball prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fig jam
8 fresh figs, cut in half, or 6 dried figs, sliced on an angle as thinly as possible (try to get 4 slices per fig)
6 ounces country ham, thinly sliced (about 5 biscuit-size slices) and broken into pieces or diced
1/4 cup walnuts halves, toasted (see Notes) and roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper black pepper to taste

1
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, mascarpone, and the honey until smooth.
2
Reserve for topping.
3
Preheat the grill, roll out and shape the dough, and grill the first side of the crust per the Master Instructions on for gas or for charcoal (see Notes).
4
Use tongs to transfer it to a peel or rimless baking sheet.
5
Flip the crust to reveal the grilled side.
6
Spread the entire surface with the jam.
7
Artfully arrange the fig slices on top and sprinkle with the ham and walnuts.
8
Spoon small dollops of the ricotta-mascarpone mixture over the top.
9
Finish grilling the pizza per the Master Instructions (see Notes).
10
Remove from the grill and season with pepper.
11
Since the ham is salty, taste first, then salt only if necessary.
12
Slice and serve immediately.

247

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup mascarpone, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 cup uncooked grits or polenta, for rolling the dough, and more.

Yes, Country Ham & Fig Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Country Ham & Fig Pizza

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