Inspired by the classic Hawaiian Pizza, this Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Pizza features pineapple pizza recipe features grilled pineapple, red onions, prosciutto and Piave cheese.
I read somewhere once that Hawaiian Pizza was first made in Canada, which is a bit strange, since pineapples certainly don't grow here! Perhaps it was our way of capturing a bit of the tropics through the long winter. Regardless, I love Hawaiian pizza. It's a bit of a guilty pleasure - knowing there's something maybe a wee bit wrong about it, but then again ... oh so right ;)
This pizza is inspired by the classic Hawaiian pizza, using grilled pineapple and red onions, together with prosciutto and Piave cheese. Piave cheese just happened to be what I had on hand and it turned out to be a great foil for the other flavours in the pizza. It's nutty, a bit sweet and semi-firm (or firm, depending on how old it is). I didn't need to use a lot of it to add great flavour, which was nice. I also topped it off with a bit more grated Piave and some fresh baby arugula, for some colour.
Cook's Notes for Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Pizza
If you can't find Piave cheese, I think Manchego would be nice, or Parmesan, or you could always default to mozzarella. As always, my homemade pizzas start with Jim Lahey's pizza dough.
Grilled Pineapple and Prosciutto Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 lb homemade or store-bought pizza dough
- 15 oz Pizza sauce
- Fresh pineapple spears (grilled and cut into chunks)
- Red onion (sliced across the equator and separated in to rings)
- Prosciutto (roughly chopped)
- Grated Piave (Manchego, Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese)
- Fresh baby arugula
Instructions
- Preheat your oven (and pizza stone, if using) to 500 ° F.
- Prepare your pizza dough in to a round and spread with pizza sauce. Top with grilled pineapple and red onions. Sprinkle with some Piave cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven, 10 minutes or so, or until the crust is golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional Piave cheese, prosciutto and arugula.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
You've taken what I love about Hawaiian and totally elevated it Jenjifer. Still rustic and comforting but for modern palates. Come really love this!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Toni. We really enjoyed this one!
Julia@Vikalinka says
This pizza is incredible and I always turn to Jim Lahey's pizza dough! Beautiful photos, Jennifer!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Julia :)
Stephanie @ The Glamorous Gourmet says
That is one fiiiiiiine looking pizza!!! I too love a Hawaiian pizza but you have really kicked it up a notch. I'd pair this beauty with a delightful Chianti Classico Riserva or juicy Barbera d'Alba - YUM!
Jennifer says
Thanks Stephanie and that sounds like a perfect pairing :)
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Grilled pizzas are my favorite in the summer, this looks mouthwatering!
Jennifer says
Thanks Laura :)
Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker says
Love this! I've been all about Hawaiian pizza for a while now, and this just looks like a more gourmet version - even better!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Alexandra :)
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
My husband is a huge manchego cheese fan, so I think I'll make it with that, it looks awesome and I can taste it already!
Jennifer says
I think it would be great, Sue. Let me know if you try it!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
This looks wonderful. We love pizza with sweet and savory flavors. Such a pretty pizza, looks like it should be on a magazine cover!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Chris :)
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Oh a cheese I haven't tried yet. I'm so game! And I just love pineapple on my pizza. I can't ever get enough of that salty/sweet flavor combo!
Jennifer says
You must try the Piave, Liz. I'm a bit hooked on it at the moment. Went perfectly with the pineapple.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Grilled pineapple on pizza if one of my favorite toppings in the whole world. I have often proclaimed my love of pizza and how it is the perfect food :) Your crust, the toppings - all of it looks fantastic. We could have some fun enjoying pizza together! Wonderful recipe and gorgeous photos :)
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Tricia! Pizza is probably my favourite food in the world :)
Mary Ann | the beach house kitchen says
Wow Jennifer, this pizza looks sooo good! The crust looks perfect! I have never tried Piave cheese. I'll have to give it a go!
Jennifer says
Thanks Mary Ann. I only recently discovered Piave cheese myself, but I'm a bit addicted to it, so thought I'd give it a try on this pizza. It was perfect!