The Decadent Figgy Piggy Pizza: The Underrated Love Story of Baked Goats Cheese, Combined with Chewy Dried Figs & Salty Prosciutto

Ladies and Gentlemen, gather around to discover a hidden gem in the world of foodie delights—the Figgy Piggy Pizza. This dish is not just about combining flavours but creating a harmonious blend of sweetness, tanginess, and savouriness. Picture it: the rich taste of dried figs, the creamy softness of goat cheese, and the savoury, salty touch of prosciutto, all resting on a fragrant layer of rosemary focaccia, all baked in the oven until golden perfection!

Undoing The Underrating of The Figgy Piggy Pizza -

Now, this pizza topping just doesn't get enough love in this house if you ask me. My philistine husband appreciates neither figs or goat cheese, so it's left to me to share the love of this recipe where I know it will be understood and appreciated!

The Recipe - The Art of Preparation: Making Your Own Figgy Piggy Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 large piece of rosemary focaccia

• 4 ounces of goat cheese

• Dried figs, chopped

• 1/2 cup of fig preserve

• 4 ounces of prosciutto, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup of pizza sauce

• 1 cup of grated mozzarella or your

  
  

Method

1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). A hot oven is key to achieving that perfect golden crust.

   
   

2. Prepare the Focaccia: Slice the rosemary focaccia thickly, ensuring it can hold all the delicious components securely.

   
   

3. Spread the Sauce: Generously apply a layer of pizza sauce on one slice of the focaccia.

   
   

4. Layer the Ingredients: Begin with the goat cheese, then sprinkle chopped dried figs, spread dots of the fig preserve, and finally, layer the prosciutto on top

   
   

5. Top It Off: Add grated cheese on top,

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7. Bake: Transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet and bake for about 5 to 10 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

   
   

The Perfect Moment: Enjoying the Figgy Piggy

Once out of the oven, patiently allow the Figgy Piggy to cool slightly before slicing. As you cut into it, expect melty cheese and gooey fig preserve to spill. Best enjoyed in a sunny garden.

This dish pairs beautifully with a light salad or a crisp glass of white wine. Apparently a survey showed that people enjoy pairing food and wine 70% of the time, enhancing their dining experience, so who am I to restrict you! Crack open that wine!