Can a pizza taste any better than this? Paradiso Reserve is a new favorite cheese that I first used in Beer Biscuits. I so enjoyed the flavor that I wanted to use it again but this time on a pizza. Pairing it with caramelized onions and prosciutto made for an off the chart pizza!
Paradiso Reserve Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Pizza, Adapted
This recipe comes from the site of Beemster Paradiso Cheeses. I changed the temperature, the manner in preparing the dough, cooked the onions longer and added fresh basil.
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. butter
- nonstick cooking spray
- 16 oz. fresh pizza dough (I bought it but you can certainly make your favorite dough)
- flour for dusting
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. garlic, minced
- fresh sage, minced
- fresh basil, minced
- 2 cups Paradiso Reserve, shredded
- 3 oz. prosciutto, trimmed and torn in pieces
- micro greens to garnish (if you would like to grow your own go here)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel and slice the onion into thin slices. Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the onions for about 25 minutes, stirring until soft and golden – do not brown.
Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Gently press the dough out onto the baking sheet using your fingertips. If the dough is sticky use a little flour on your fingers – the dough will almost fill a sheet pan.
Mix together the oil, garlic, basil and sage in a bowl; brush evenly over the dough.
Top the dough with the cheese and onions. Tear the prosciutto into pieces and scatter over the onions. Bake for 25 minutes + or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Garnish with micro greens and serve. The cooking time and temperature can vary depending on your dough, just adjust.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Prior to baking and a beautiful, flavorful pizza with a crispy crust!
Micro greens are perfect for this pizza. I am not a big fan of greens on a pizza but these little guys I like to add to everything.
Served with salad and a creamy basil dressing…
Looks delicious!!! This is my favorite kind of pizza. However, I am not familiar with that cheese and will keep my eyes out.
Thanks Liz – I discovered the cheese a few weeks ago and really liked the taste in some beer muffins. It has a slight taste of Parmesan – just a creamy cheese and great with the onions and prosciutto!
My kind of pizza! I love that it’s not loaded with sauce or cheese. Perfect. 🙂
Thanks – not having a sauce was a nice change. There is a fair amount of cheese but that can be added to your taste. 🙂
Loved your recipe………will try 🙂
Thank you – I hope you do try it or at least a version of it. Pizzas are so versatile 🙂
Looks delicious Judi!
Thanks – it was!
This pizza is outstanding! I need to find this cheese.
Thank you – the cheese is creamy with Parmesan undertones and a nice yellowish color! I hope you can find it as it is very good…
Thanks for sharing this new version of pizza, Judy. I must try it soon.😎
Thanks Mary – so simple when you buy the pizza dough. A nice change from the “tomato” based pizza 🙂
Wow looks so yummy Judi!
Thanks Lynn – a very good pizza with 3 favorite ingredients 🙂
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I love a good home made pizza! It makes the house smell so good and the satisfaction of that first bite! Happy Fiesta Friday! 🙂
This pizza is calling my name! It’s magical what caramelized onion does to anything and pizza and I are best friends!