Puff Pastry Pizza with Ham and Mozzarella

The puff pastry pizza with ham and mozzarella is a quick and tasty variation of the traditional pizza. To make it, you can use a ready-made puff pastry base, which will make everything simpler and faster. Let’s see the recipe together.

Ingredients

• 1 round roll of puff pastry
• 100 g of cooked ham (or raw if you prefer)
• 125 g of mozzarella for pizza (preferably low-moisture)
• 2 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce
• Dried oregano to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C (392 °F).
2. Unroll the puff pastry and lay it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Prick the base of the puff pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
4. Spread the tomato puree over the surface of the pastry, leaving about a 1 cm border free.
5. Add a pinch of salt and, if you like, some black pepper.
6. Cut the mozzarella into slices or cubes and distribute it evenly over the tomato puree.
7. Add the cooked ham, torn into pieces by hand for a rustic look.
8. Sprinkle the surface with dried oregano to taste.
9. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
10. Bake the puff pastry pizza in the center of the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the puff pastry are golden brown and crispy.
11. Once cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Curiosity

Puff pastry is used in many sweet and savory preparations and, in this case, provides a crispy and light base that marries very well with the strong flavor of the ham and the softness of the mozzarella. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or as an appetizer at a dinner among friends. Remember that you can customize your puff pastry pizza with other ingredients of your choice, such as mushrooms, grilled vegetables, or different types of cheese.