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    Home » Recipe Index » Fall Recipes

    Pear Pizza with Prosciutto (for one)

    October 16, 2019 Updated April 4, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Appetizers, Easy Recipes, Fall Recipes

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    This pear pizza with arugula and prosciutto is the perfect single serving late-summer early fall meal. It's easy, fancy and delicious enough to serve while entertaining too. It's sweet, salty, cheesy, and super fresh tasting with the fresh pears and arugula.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with pears and balsamic glaze on table

    [This pear pizza recipe was originally posted in August 2018. It has been updated with cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    This post was created in partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good pizza recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

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    I'm excited to announce that I will be working with Sprouts Farmers Market on a series of recipes using their great products. Sprouts is a favorite grocery store because of high quality meats, lots of great priced produce, and a big bulk foods section.

    I love this pear pizza with prosciutto because it's super easy to make. Add the toppings to pizza dough, pita, or even a bagel. Either way, you're sure to enjoy this super tasty dinner.

    In the oven, the pears soften as does the goat cheese, prosciutto gets crispy, and a topping of fresh arugula and balsamic glaze really brings out the sweetness and flavors of this easy pizza.

    Sprouts has a great section of pre-chopped vegetables, delicious tomato sauces, meats, cheeses, great flatbreads, and pizza dough so all you have to do is assemble a pizza like this pear pizza and enjoy.

    I mean how much better can it get than that?

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the pear pizza with prosciutto recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.

    • Pizza dough or pita
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice: a squeeze of lemon juice brings some brightness into the sweet and salty toppings.
    • Crunchy pear: I prefer a crunchy pear to add to this pizza, as a soft ripe pear will feel mushy after baking.
    • Prosciutto
    • Goat cheese: You can add goat cheese, feta cheese, or fresh mozzarella to this pear pizza with prosciutto. Any would be delicious and easy.
    • Arugula
    • Balsamic glaze

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    To start your pear pizza, pre-heat oven, move oven rack to the top, set to broil. Remove center and seeds from pear, and slice into thin slices. Place pita on a medium sized baking sheet.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with pears, prosciutto, and goat cheese on pan

    Drizzle olive oil over each crust, squeeze lemon juice over olive oil. Spread ½ sliced pear on top of crust, place 2 slices of prosciutto on top of pear. Distribute pieces of goat cheese all around pizza. 

    pears, prosciutto, and goat cheese cooked on a pita on top of a small baking sheet

    Place your pear pizza in oven, broil for 2-5 minutes, or until pita and prosciutto brown. Remove from oven.

    cooked pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread on pan

    Top your hot pear pizza with fresh arugula and drizzle balsamic glaze over arugula. Slice, and eat immediately.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use pita rounds, individual precooked pizza crust, flatbread, or store bought pizza dough for this pizza.
    • Crunchy pears are better than riper ones to broil. They don't become a mushy mess on the pizza when they're crunchy.
    • The mild sweet flavor of d'Anjou pears is delicious on this pear pizza.
    • Don't forget the lemon juice. This added kick of acid just brings the pizza up a notch.
    • Go ahead and pile on the arugula, if you love it like I do!
    • Other great add-ins: caramelized onions, bleu cheese, sunflower seeds or candied nuts.

    FAQ

    What kind of pear is best for pizza?

    Lots of pears would be great on pear pizza, d'Anjou pears are a great option. They've got a mild, sweet flavor. I just recommend crunchier pears so they don't get too mushy when cooked.

    How do I make homemade pizza better?

    Start with great ingredients. Another way is to pre-bake your crust (like in this caprese pizza recipe) or use pita, or another crust that's already been cooked so it doesn't get soggy.

    How long do I cook homemade pizza?

    You don't have to cook this pizza for very long because none of the ingredients need to be cooked through. Just 5 or so minutes. Always check the oven when you use broiler, because food can get burned easily.

    Do you put cheese on first or last?

    I like cheese on last because it helps hold other pizza ingredients in place, but since there aren't a ton of ingredients on this pizza, it doesn't matter as much.

    pear prosciutto and arugula flatbread with balsamic glaze and pears on a table with other ingredients on table

    Other good pizza recipes

    • Fig & prosciutto pizza
    • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread
    • Peach Caprese Pizza

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Pita: Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, Peach Caprese Pizza, Chicken Salad Pitas
    • Prosciutto: Nutrient Packed Breakfast Sandwich
    • Pear: Roasted Pear and Orange Salad
    • Goat cheese: Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, Beet Salad
    • Arugula: Beet & Arugula Salad, Arugula Basil Pesto, swap it for other lettuces in these salads (except the warm ones).

    Did you make this pear pizza with prosciutto? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    pear arugula pizza on plate

    Pear Pizza with Prosciutto (for one)

    This pear pizza with arugula and prosciutto is the perfect single serving late-summer early fall meal. It's fancy and delicious enough to serve while entertaining, but easy enough to maintain your sanity.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 pizza
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 small pizza crust you can also use uncooked dough or a pita
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • squeeze of lemon juice
    • ½ whole crunchy pear I used d'Ajnou
    • 2 slices prosciutto
    • 1 ounce goat cheese
    • 1 large handful arugula
    • balsamic glaze

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven, set to broil. Remove center and seeds from pear, and slice into thin slices. Place precooked pizza crust on a medium sized baking sheet.
    • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over crust, squeeze lemon juice over olive oil. Spread sliced pear on top of each pita, place 2 slices of prosciutto on pizza. Distribute pieces of goat cheese all around crust.
    • Place pizza in oven, broil for 2-5 minutes, or until crust and prosciutto brown. Remove from oven.
    • Top hot pizza with a large handful of fresh arugula and drizzle balsamic glaze over arugula. Slice, and eat immediately.

    Notes

    • Use pita rounds, individual precooked pizza crust, flatbread, or uncooked pizza dough.
    • Crunchy pears are better than riper ones to broil. They don't become a mushy mess on my pizza when they're crunchy.
    • I bought a few d'Anjou pears, and really liked the mild sweet flavor of them on this pizza.
    • Don't forget the lemon juice. This added kick of acid just brings the pizza up a notch.
    • Go ahead and pile on the arugula, if you love it like I do!
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Mikki says

      August 23, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Wow. What a simple, yet delicious look dish.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        thanks so much! it's super simple

        Reply
    2. Deborah Brooks says

      August 22, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      oh maybe I will make that for my husband one day. He would love it

      Reply
    3. Kelly says

      August 22, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      I love pear and goat cheese together. Such a winning combination!

      Reply
    4. Emily @Sinful Nutrition says

      August 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      Flatbread is my favorite type of pizza! I'm all about that thin and crispy crust!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:25 pm

        me too! it's so delicious and gets so crispy!

        Reply
    5. Abbey Sharp says

      August 22, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hello flavour town! This looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:26 pm

        thanks Abbey! it's packed with flavor for sure

        Reply
    6. Sandi says

      August 22, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      U make flatbreads for a light lunch and this is similar to one of my go-to recipes. I will try this soon!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        great idea for a light lunch! Can't wait to try lots more toppings

        Reply
    7. Kelly Anthony says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      I love the mix of savory and sweet! Totally want to try this one out!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        awesome! thanks

        Reply
    8. Lisa Huff says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Love how easy this is to make! Wish we had a Sprouts near us! Such a great store!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        thanks! and bummer! I have 2 that are pretty close

        Reply
    9. Danielle says

      August 22, 2018 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      That sounds lovely and summery. Pear and prosciutto go so well together.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        thanks! yes they do

        Reply
    10. Diana says

      August 22, 2018 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Love adding delicious stuff on flatbreads to snack on. They're so easy to make, and they're filling.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:31 pm

        they're SOOOO easy! yes

        Reply
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