Preparation
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Serves
4
Cooking Level
easy

Ingredients

  • For the pizza:
  • 1 Pure Flavor® Alonna Canary Melon
  • 1 pre-made pizza crust
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 3 prosciutto slices
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Salt, to taste
  • Chili flakes, for garnish
  • For the white sauce:
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 500ºF.

Step 2

Halve melon and scoop out the seeds. Cut into quarters, remove the rind, and thinly slice.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the arugula, balsamic glaze, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the white sauce.

Step 5

For the pizza, place the pizza crust on a baking stone and spread the white sauce evenly. Top with garlic, prosciutto, and mozzarella.

Step 6

Bake for 5 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 7

Top the pizza with the melon slices and dressed arugula, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and garnish with chili flakes.