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    Published: Feb 28, 2022 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Jen Talley · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Pera Pizza with Prosciutto and Pistachios

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    Pera Pizza on marble surface, next to blackberry basil lemonade and a sliced lemon.

    This copycat Pizzeria Limone Pera Pizza recipe includes salty prosciutto, sweet pears, creamy mozzarella, purple onion, and pistachios!

    Pera Pizza with Prosciutto and Pistachios

    Pizzeria Limone's Pera Pizza is so good, we had to recreate it at home! The Pera has fun ingredients and bright flavors. It balances the saltiness of prosciutto with the sweetness of sugar-coated pears and creamy mozzarella. It's topped with fresh basil, thin slices of purple onion, and a crunch of pistachios for good measure.

    This copycat recipe makes it possible to enjoy a tasty slice of Pera from the comfort of your kitchen.

    In-house, this pizza is made on an extra thin crust in a piping hot pizza oven, but it tastes great with our Chewy Pizza Crust Recipe too! Each of these recipes make just enough for two 14" pizzas.

    In our kitchen, we like to throw together a pepperoni pizza for the kids and a Pera for the grown-ups (plus the tween daughter), but after trying this recipe, we won't be surprised if you decide to double up on Pera's instead!

    If you have leftovers, which rarely happens because it is so good, we recommend reheating it using these 5 tips to reheat pizza in your air fryer!

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Bored of basic cheese or pepperoni? This unique pizza encompasses all of the good things in life; salty, sweet, creamy, and nutty.
    • It has fresh ingredients.
    • The combination of flavors is perfection! In each bite, you'll get a different combination of delicious flavors and textures.

    Recipe Ingredients

    You'll need the following ingredients to make Pera Pizza with Prosciutto and Pistachios.

    Ingredients for Pera Pizza

    Olive Oil and Minced Garlic are the base to this pizza. They're a subtle combo that let the rest of the ingredients shine.

    Cheese: It's no secret that this pizza is a teensy bit fussy when it comes to cheese, but for good reason! These cheeses work together to make every bite taste different from the last, turning this pizza into an experience.

    Prosciutto is a flavorful dry-age pork that is pink in color. It's salty, with a delicate sweetness. It is traditionally thinly sliced, and often used on charcuterie boards (pairing coming soon) but we think the thinner the better when it comes to using it on the Pera. This will allow you to distribute more throughout the pizza without overpowering the other ingredients.

    Pears are the star of the show on this pizza. They're subtle and a bit unexpected, but hold their own (especially when sugar coated) and contribute in both flavor and texture to making this pizza special!

    Basil adds freshness to these great ingredients.

    Pistachios are creamy and earthy. They soften a bit on the pizza when cooked, making them even more buttery.

    How to Make It

    Here are some quick visual instructions. The full recipe with ingredient measurements is below!

    Gently rub minced garlic around the dough's surface and drizzle with olive oil. Spread oil around evenly with the back of a spoon, your hands, or a pastry brush.

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella around the entire pizza, extending to the edges, and distribute fresh mozzarella pearls throughout the entire pizza. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan.

    Distribute prosciutto throughout the pizza, making sure that it's placed stragegically enough for each slice to get a piece.

    The pears are layered next to and around the prosciutto. You won't want to skip their sugar coating though!

    The basil gets torn and tucked around pears and prosciutto, and then we're on to the finishing touches!

    Top with a few thinly sliced purple onions, shredded parmigiano reggiano, and chopped pistachios.

    Once all of your toppings are on, it's time to pop the pizza in the preheated oven and watch a colorful gourmet pizza come to life!

    Enjoy this pizza with our garlic lemon salad and a fresh squeezed blackberry lemonade (coming soon)!

    Recipe Tips & Tricks

    • Thinly slicing pears and onions will allow you to heavily distribute the ingredients throughout the pizza, maintaining a delicate balance of flavor in each bite!
    • To promote even cooking, we like to place a 13" pizza pan in the oven during preheat and then roll the pizza dough and prepare the pizza on a sheet of parchment paper.. When it's ready to cook, slide a cool pizza pan under the parchment paper. Use the cool pizza pan to easily slide the parchment paper/pizza into the oven and onto the hot pan.

    Storage and Reheating

    • Storage: We doubt you'll have leftovers, but if you do, store them in a sealed Ziplock bag in the refrigerator.
    • Reheating: A microwave or oven will do the trick, but our favorite way to reheat pizza is in the air fryer!

    Additions and Substitutions

    • Meat: Prosciutto could be substituted for a thinly sliced Capocollo or Pancetta.
    • Cheese: Mozzarella pearls can be substituted for burrata.
    • Fruit: Don't have pears on hand and still want to try it? Thinly sliced apples or blackberries may work well!

    Variations

    We highly recommend trying this pizza as-is, but it can be altered based on personal preference and availability of ingredients.

    • Meat lovers - double up on the meat!
    • Kid-friendly - try half without prosciutto and/or onions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use this recipe in the Ooni pizza oven?

    Absolutely! You may just want to use a pizza dough recipe intended for pizza ovens.

    Can I reheat pizza in an air fryer?

    Reheated pizza in an air fryer is the way to go! Simply heat your air fryer on Air Crisp to 350 degrees and cook for 3 minutes to restore that glorious cheese stretch!

    Pera Pizza and Blackberry Lemonade
    Pera Pizza whole, sliced into 8 pieces on marble surface.

    Pera Pizza with Prosciutto and Pistachios

    This copycat Pizzeria Limone Pera Pizza recipe includes salty prosciutto, sweet pears, creamy mozzarella, purple onion, and pistachios!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Keyword: pistachios, pizza, Prosciutto
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 Pizza
    Author: Jen Talley

    Equipment

    • 2 13" pizza pans

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Pizza Dough
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cups mozzarella
    • ¼ cup shredded parmesan
    • ¼ cup mozzarella pearls
    • 1 tablespoon shredded parmigiano reggiano
    • ½ green pear, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup prosciutto
    • 4 large basil leaves
    • 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios

    Instructions

    • Place 1 pizza pan in the oven and preheat the oven to 500 °F.
    • Cut ½ of pear into slices, almost paper thin, and coat with sugar in a small bowl.
    • Mince 1-2 cloves of garlic, or set aside 1 teaspoon of pre-minced garlic.
    • Cut a few thin slices of purple onion and chop 1 tablespoon shelled pistachios. Hang onto even the tiniest crumb!
    • On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, roll out pizza dough into a 13" circle.
    • Gently rub minced garlic around the surface of the dough.
    • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil onto dough and spread evenly with a pastry brush.
    • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella around the entire pizza, extending to the edges.
    • Distribute the fresh mozzarella pearls evenly around the entire pizza and sprinkle on the shaved parmesan.
    • Add prosciutto and pears to the pizza, making sure to place them strategically enough that you'll get a taste of both in each slice.
    • Tear basil leaves to release flavor, and tuck them around prosciutto and pears.
    • Top with a few thin slices of purple onion and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
    • Use a pizza peel or second pizza pan to carefully slide the parchment paper with pizza on top in the oven to cook for 8-10 minutes.

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks:
    • Thinly slicing pears and onions will allow you to heavily distribute the ingredients throughout the pizza, maintaining a delicate balance of flavor in each bite!
    • To promote even cooking, we like to place a 13" pizza pan in the oven during preheat and then roll the pizza dough and prepare the pizza on a sheet of parchment paper. When it's ready to cook, slide a cool pizza pan under the parchment paper. Use the cool pizza pan to easily slide the parchment paper/pizza into the oven and onto the hot pan.
     
    Substitutions/Adjustments:
    We highly recommend this pizza as-is, but it can be altered based on personal preference and availability of ingredients. Here are some ideas:
    • Meat: Prosciutto could be substituted for a thinly sliced Capocollo or Pancetta.
    • Cheese: Mozarella pearls could be substituted for burrata.
    • Fruit: Don't have pears on hand and still want to try it? Thinly sliced sugar coated apples or halved blackberries may work well!
    • Meat lovers - double up on the meat!
    • Kid friendly - try half without prosciutto and/or onions.

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    1. Chantelle says

      March 01, 2022 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      This pizza was incredible! The perfect way to dress up dinner without too much effort!

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      • Thyme for the Table says

        March 01, 2022 at 12:44 am

        We're so happy you loved it!

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