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Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

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"This gourmet-style pizza is both sweet and savory." — bostoncook

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the garlic in a small square of aluminum foil. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over the garlic. Wrap foil around garlic to seal.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven until soft, about 20 minutes. Smash roasted cloves with a fork.
Place the pears in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss to coat. Arrange pear slices on a baking sheet.
Bake in hot oven until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Preheat a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Lightly dust a flat surface with flour. Roll the prepared pizza crust dough out onto the prepared surface. Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal. Lay the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mashed garlic onto the dough; top with the Swiss cheese. Arrange the pears, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese onto the pizza. Season with salt and pepper. Brush the edges of the crust with the 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 18, 2008

Very excellent base recipe! Rated 4 stars instead of 5 for unnecessary prep time. I made a couple preparation changes which simplified and cut the time . 1. Whizzed olive oil and raw garlic with stick blender, spread on pizza crust and skipped the pre-baking garlic step . 2. Sliced pears thinly and skipped pre-baking them as well. They were nice and tender nonetheless. Substituted feta cheese for the mozzarella, which gave a great tangy-ness against the sweetness of the pears. My 14 y/o daughter said "this taste's awesome!" and hubby said, "you could open a restaurant with this pizza". Will definitely make again with the above changes. Thanks for the great idea, Bostoncook!

—deedles

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 11, 2012

I thought this was going to be phenomenal but it was alright. I followed the directions and used d'anjou pears (very ripe and lovely!) The pizza was 1/4 eaten - it's a nice taste but I've tasted better pizzas. Thanks for the recipe though!

—ChefKatie

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Mar 05, 2008

This was really good, I liked the combination of salty and sweet. I thin sliced the pears, and I also raosted the garlic and cooked the pears at the same time in the oven. Will make again.

—ladychef

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Sep 24, 2008

This pizza is soooo good! When first reading the ingredients, I didn't see how Swiss would be the right cheese for this pizza....but it was perfect. Making it again tonight!

—chaela

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Aug 23, 2010

This pizza is great. Instead of just the mashed garlic, I added the roasted garlic to a balsamic fig reduction, added a little honey and oil, and blended, then just put a thin coat of this sauce on the dough and followed the rest of the recipe as directed.

—slbross

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Jul 09, 2010

This was really, really good. We loved the saltiness of the prosciutto balanced with the sweetness of the sliced pears. I used a prebaked flatbread for the crust. I also used canned pears that I drained well and sliced. (I skipped the baking of the pears as they were soft out of the can.) This one is definitely going in the rotation. Thanks for an awesome and unique recipe, bostoncook.

—KOALAGIRL

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Mar 10, 2011

This is wonderful. The flavors truly compliment each other. I used flat bread purchased at Whole Foods for the crust. It made for a quick and easy yet different appetizer.

—janel

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Jul 26, 2010

This pizza was Fabulous!! I did not change a thing and wouldn't. It is great just the way it is. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.

—NGKORTE

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Nutrition

Calories
618 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
54.7 g
18%

Cholesterol
74 mg
25%

Fat
30.7 g
47%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
30.6 g
61%

Sodium
1087 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pear and Prosciutto Pizza

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 618
Calories from Fat: 277

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.7g 47 %
Saturated Fat 13.8g 69 %
Cholesterol 74mg 25 %
Sodium 1087mg 43 %
** Potassium 190mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 54.7g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 30.6g 61 %
Sugars 13g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 85 %
Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 40 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.