Prosciutto & Cheese Pizza 🍕✨

I recently tried making a prosciutto and cheese pizza using all ingredients from Trader Joe’s, just like the recipe shared here. One tip I found helpful is to slightly pre-bake the pizza crust with the garlic spread for 5 minutes before adding the sauce and cheese. This step helps create a crispier base that can hold up better against the moist toppings like pizza sauce and prosciutto. When layering the mozzarella and prosciutto, try adding the prosciutto only after the pizza comes out of the oven. This yields a delicate texture contrast as the prosciutto stays tender while the cheese is perfectly melted. For an added fresh flavor boost, topping the finished pizza with a handful of fresh arugula lightly drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette (or as noted, a glaze vinaigrette) brings a wonderful peppery and tangy balance to the richness of the cheese and saltiness of the prosciutto. I also found that using Trader Joe’s garlic spread on the crust adds a subtle but noticeable depth of flavor compared to plain olive oil. Baking the pizza at 400°F for about 10 minutes works well—just keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking. This pizza recipe is great for quick weeknight dinners or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Overall, combining these simple ingredients from Trader Joe’s results in a satisfying and flavorful pizza that feels gourmet yet effortless to prepare.