Name: Refrigerator Dough Fig, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Pound Refrigerator dough; 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 2 ounces Goat cheese - crumbled; 4-5 small Figs - thinly sliced; 4-5 slices Prosciutto; 2 teaspoons Honey; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (if desired)

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Salty and sweet fig, goat cheese, prosciutto pizza is made with refrigerator dough then drizzled with honey for a delicious explosion of flavors! It’s perfect for dinner or serve it as a party appetizer!

Fig and prosciutto pizza on a black pan.

Need more ideas for your refrigerator bread dough? Try this cheese bread, flatbread, or focaccia.

Elegant sounding yet easy to make this fig, goat cheese, prosciutto pizza, only gets better when made with homemade refrigerator dough! It’s sweet, salty, savory and creamy and a total delight for your taste buds.

It’s also sophisticated and a total crowd pleaser just like this caprese bruschetta!

Enjoy it al fresco on your deck in the summer, or serve it to friends at your next gathering, it’s the perfect light dinner or party appetizer.

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Why You Will Love Fig, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza

Restaurant quality: This fig prosciutto pizza looks fancy and like something you might order off a menu, yet it’s simple to make at home!
Flavorful: Creamy, sweet, salty, and savory this fig, goat cheese, prosciutto pizza has it all going on!
Versatile: Serve as a side, snack, appetizer or main and customize it how you like.

Ingredients Needed for Refrigerator Dough Fig, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza

Here is what you need to make this fig and prosciutto pizza! It’s decadent and worth every delicious bite.

Olive oil: There is no sauce on this pizza, so a good quality olive oil is best for drizzling over the pizza before baking.
Goat cheese: Fresh crumbled goat cheese is best.
Figs: You will need 4-5 thinly sliced fresh figs. If figs aren’t in season, you can use fig jam but texture will be different.
Prosciutto: Thin cut prosciutto adds the perfect touch of salty taste.
Honey: Adds a sweet taste that compliments the creamy cheese and salty meat.
Chili flakes: This is optional but adds a small bit of heat that pairs well with the sweet honey.
Pizza dough: I use my homemade refrigerator dough recipe, but feel free to use your favorite.

How to Make Fig, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto Pizza

Once your refrigerator dough rises this fig and prosciutto pizza with goat cheese comes together very quickly!

Rise dough: Form your refrigerator dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled.

Shape into pizza shape: Remove the dough from the bowl and punch it down a few times. Place the dough on a pizza pan or cookie sheet and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Shape dough into desired pizza shape.

Pizza dough on a black pan shaped into a round.

Bake: To your unbaked pizza crust, add the crumbled goat cheese, sliced fresh figs, prosciutto slices, and then sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Bake on a pizza pan or pizza stone for 12-15 minutes at 450 degrees F.

Garnish and serve: Remove pizza from the oven, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with optional chili flakes then slice and serve warm!

Substitutions and Customizations

Crust: No time to make refrigerator dough? No problem! A great shortcut is to use naan bread from the grocery store. You can also use your favorite pizza dough.
Cheese: Instead of goat cheese you could try blue cheese, gorgonzola, brie, or another creamy cheese. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese would also be delicious. Dairy free cheese might work, if needed.
Meat: Any other salty meat would work for this fig goat cheese pizza such as cooked and crumbled bacon or salami.
Toppings: Caramelized onions and fresh arugula are two popular additions!
Garnish: Try a balsamic glaze instead of honey.

Expert Tips to make Refrigerator Dough Fig, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Pizza

Fig jam: If figs aren’t in season try fig jam or dried figs to add sweet taste to this fig pizza with prosciutto and goat cheese.
Fresh thyme: Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving for another layer of flavor.
Drizzle: Thin out your honey with a small amount of lemon juice.
Serving options: Serve as a main dish, side, appetizer or snack, it will be a top request from guests!

Storage Instructions for Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

Store leftover fig goat cheese pizza in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F or air fryer for 2-5 minutes or until warm. Do not freeze.

Two slices of pizza on a wooden board with a hand drizzling honey with a spoon on one of the slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are figs in season?

You can find figs in season two times during the year. They are in season in early June and then again in August to October. Of course, this may be dependent on where you are located or what your grocery store carries in it’s produce section.

Can I grill this Refrigerator Dough Fig, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto pizza?

While this has not been tested, it should work, but you will need to grill your pizza crust before adding the toppings. Preheat the grill to a high heat and oil your grill grates. Roll out pizza dough and place directly on the grill approximately 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove immediately, brush with olive oil, and add your toppings.

Can I make this pizza gluten free?

Sure! You will just need to use your favorite gluten free pizza dough.

Can I use mozzarella cheese instead of goat cheese?

While you could, it won’t be quite as creamy. If you can only find mozzarella cheese, I suggest using fresh mozzarella cheese or burrata cheese which is often found in the deli area of your grocery store.

Two slices of pizza on a piece of parchment paper.

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