This Fig, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Flatbread is a little bit sweet, a little bit salty and the kind of flatbread that will make you wish fresh fig season was year round!
(This recipe for Fig, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Flatbread was originally published in September 2010, but was updated with new photos in 2019).
OK, so I've been going a little bit overboard on the flatbread lately (trust me, there's more). But when I find something good, I tend to get a little bit out of control. And all I want to do is make a billion different variations of it (ice cream, anyone?). And while I generally try not to share every variation of every dish I make, this one was just too delicious to pass up.
Mainly because it involves figs. FRESH figs. Which as far as I'm concerned are God's gift to this Earth. And since they have a super short season, and a dried fig does not compare to a fresh fig, you must make this flatbread and you must make this quickly. Take my word for it.
Right when I saw figs and thought flatbread, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Fig, prosciutto, and goat cheese flatbread. With a bit of arugula on top, of course. Trust me, you want to do this. Now. Really, you can make any variation on it. But you probably want this exact one.
FIG, PROSCIUTTO, AND GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD RECIPE
First, contemplate the beauty of your figs.
Then contemplate the beauty of your homemade flatbread dough. This flatbread dough is so easy to make. I promise. It's the first dough I ever made with yeast and now it's the only flatbread dough I make, though I sometimes throw some additional ingredients in, depending on my mood.
It doesn't involve kneading and is basically the simplest thing you'll ever do. I'll even go so far as to say that you'll never use store-bought pizza dough again!
OK time for more fig contemplation... I think I'm in love.
I sliced the figs up, but not too thinly. I still wanted something to bite into.
Prettiest things ever? I think so. The majority of my time in the kitchen was spent admiring the figs. Can you blame me??
I crumbled up my goat cheese, sliced the mozzarella, and tore the prosciutto into smaller pieces.
Then I floured my surface and rolled out my dough. You can make it any shape you so desire, but roll it pretty thinly. Or not. I suppose, just because it's flatbread doesn't mean it has to be flat. I prefer it that way though.
Then load the flatbread up. I drizzled and brushed some olive oil on first and then I laid out my fig, goat cheese, mozzarella, and prosciutto. I drizzled honey over everything and then sprinkled on some red pepper flakes.
And I popped it in a 450 degree oven for about 14-16 minutes. Until I could see the crust was crisping up and turning golden.
The cheese got all melty, the prosciutto all crispy, and the figs even more tender.
I threw a little bit of arugula on top for an extra kick. I LOVE arugula on pizza and flatbread.
But, I mean, not as much as I love figs, prosciutto, and goat cheese.
Anyway, then I got down to business. In one word? YES. I don't even feel like I can do justice with my description of this combination of flavors, but consider this with me for just a moment: You've got the sweetness of the figs and honey along with the saltiness and crisp of the prosciutto. Throw in the tangy bite of smooth goat cheese with the peppery crunch of the arugula... And basically, what the heck else could you want?
The answer? Is nothing. Which is why I'm telling you to all make this right now. Before fresh figs go out of season. But you'll have to beat me to the store, because I seriously might buy them out of stock. Ready, set, GO!
Just kidding, the stores are just about closed here. Tomorrow.
This flatbread is everything.
What's your favorite way to cook/bake with figs?
If you're looking for more fabulous ways to use figs, try my Dark Chocolate-Dipped Figs with Gorgonzola and mydelicious Caramelized Figs. I also really want to make this Radicchio Pear Fig Salad from Sugar Loves Spice!
Fig, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Flatbread
Ingredients
- ½ batch flatbread dough (recipe below)
- 6 fresh figs, sliced with stems removed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 oz. fresh mozzarella
- 4 oz. prosciutto, roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup arugula
Flatbread Dough
- ¾ Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm water
- ⅘ Tbsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer round to a foil-covered 12-inch round pan.
- Brush olive oil on dough, being sure to get edges. Layer sliced figs, goat cheese, mozzarella, and prosciutto on flatbread. Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle on red pepper flakes.
- Bake flatbread for 14-16 minutes, until edges are turning golden. Remove from oven and top flatbread with arugula before slicing and serving.
Flatbread Dough
- Mix yeast and water in a large bowl and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Stir in salt, sugar, and extra-virgin olive oil. With a wooden spoon, mix the flour into the mixture until well combined.
- Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm spot for about 2 hours so dough can rise. See notes section for more details about flatbread dough.
Notes
- Flatbread dough recipe makes enough for two large flatbreads. Double the other flatbread ingredients to make two or wrap half the dough in plastic wrap and store in fridge for 7-10 days.
- Note that recipe prep time doesn't include 2 hours dough rising time.
Simply Life says
wow. wow. WOW. that does look like an amazing combination! i LOOOVE that I learned how to make my own dough and now can't ever buy it at the store knowing how easy and cheap it is to make at home!
Erica says
That is a GORGEOUS meal. I've never tried a fresh fig...I know! Wahoo on the new camera- luckkky 😉
Chris says
Pretty sure this was the first time I've ever had fig. Weird? Probably. Anyways, this was delicious.
Daisy says
I ate a pizza of this same exact combination at none other than FIGS! It was incredible, and I bet your homemade version was even better. Todd English DOES in fact put his prosciutto on first 😉 I remember it being shriveled and crispy. I bet a combo of both would be good too!
dinners and dreams says
Delicious! Figs and goat cheese are my favorite...
Shannon says
and a drizzle of balsamic on top? really, keep the flatbreads coming, i'm not complaining 🙂
Joanne says
You and I think so much alike it's insane! We should have a fig party. i'm in love with them. I may have to turn this into a pizza though...to continue on with MY obsession 😛
Michelle says
Is there any better combo than figs, goat cheese and proscuitto? Oh wait, arugula! Perfect!!!
stacey snacks says
You know I am a figaholic.
I posted this last week, though I cheated and used Naan flatbread.
It was wonderful! I agree, figs are gifts from the Gods! I love them!
Beautiful flatbread pizza Sues!
Kerstin says
Please keep the flatbread recipes coming!! This sounds like a combo you'd get at a restaurant - yum!
Grace says
mmm! I love figs!This sounds lovely!
peachkins says
amazing flatbread!
Lauren says
Fabulous ingredient & flavor combination in this flatbread... plus, it's so pretty! I've only cooked with dried figs, but there have been so many delicious-looking recipes on blogs this summer using fresh figs that I'm inspired to try my hand at using them.
newlywed says
Beautiful! I am embarrassed to say that my fresh figs have never lasted long enough to be baked or cooked, because I am, it turns out, quite the little pig. I have tried Todd English's recipe for Fig Pizza -- it's in the Figs book. He makes a fig-balsamic jam instead of using fresh figs. We really liked it, though the Figs pizza dough (that I bought at Figs!) had me on the bed in tears, after it nearly glued me to my kitchen! Well, we all have our moments...
CaSaundra says
This looks great--it'd be fun to have as a party app!
Elina says
I've been on a fresh fig kick this week as well. Mostly sandwiches so far but I do have a plan for a nice salad for lunch today. 🙂
Jess says
we must have been on the same wavelength. I wanted to make a fresh fig pizza yesterday, but my mediterranean food shop was out. I ended up getting dried plums and French feta cheese and making it w/ some arugula and balsamic vinegar. SO good. blog post to come 🙂 and thanks for sharing your recipe!
sweetersalt says
Delicious! I am afraid of yeast (2 disastrous attempts to make bread), but perhaps I could try it again? So delicious and simple, love figs and goat cheese! Yum!
Laura
Tina says
That looks delicious!!!
Cooking with Coley says
For some reason I never cook with figs, but I should! This looks so yummy!
Lizzy says
I've never cooked with figs before but I LOOOVE pizzas like this!!! Just had one at Anthem. Another amazing recipe Sues!
Ashley says
I live in boston too! Where do you buy your figs? (I promise not to buy them all out from under you). 😉
Susan says
This looks amazing! I do love figs and always have a bag of dried figs in my car in case of a hunger attack. I just made a new appetizer using figs that I haven't posted yet. Half of my guests loved it and half didn't. Figs aren't for everyone, I guess!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
love figs!!! i never bake with them, just eat them straight up raw b/c i get too excited, but this sounds amazing
Pam says
It looks lovely and so delicious!
MichellePC says
Ooh, I love fresh figs! One of my favorite appetizers is fresh figs, local cheese, and crackers. This flatbread looks wonderful!
Fresh Picnic says
Ok, seriously, that looks so delicious!! I will be trying it this weekend. I have been waiting for this ever since you mentioned it earlier in the week. Thank you!
Emily @ The Happy Home says
alright, i have to ask-- how big is your kitchen! i thought we had counterspace, but i never would have considered making my own flat bread dough and THEN making such a pretty dinner! yummmm.
sarah k. @ the pajama chef says
wowsers! i've never had fresh figs (i KNOW) but this looks awesome! and i love prosciutto. yum. i bet this tastes as good as it looks!
Sues says
@Emily- My kitchen isn't huge (I'll have to do a video tour or something of it soon!), but I do have a butcher block that has a granite top and is the perfect size for rolling out flatbread dough! I love it because I don't have to dirty up the counter (or clean it, as the case may be). Plus, it has a sweet wine rack and storage- it's from Target and was pretty inexpensive!
Sues says
@Ashley- I bought them at Whole Foods in Brighton! I'm not positive if they're at "normal" grocery stores, but I'll try to check it out this weekend and report back 🙂
Kim K says
i've only just discovered figs - and had NO idea how to prep them - skin on? skin off? cut that little nipple thing off? after google searching, i think i figured it out 🙂 just had it with some brie on a cracker! but i def want to try this recipe. yum!
Sophie @ yumventures says
I just found the most amazing gluten free flatbread recipe that I tried last night with huge success. Now this recipe will be added to make ASAP!!
Lizzy says
PS- Guess what I bought a whole foods last night?!??! Figs, Prosciutto and Arugula! I'm gonna make a cross between your pizza and Anthems this week!!
Sharlene says
Oh my goodness, I can't even describe the craving inside me right now. This flatbread looks insane!
Noelle says
Love your blog! I just recently discovered my love of figs and can't wait to try out this recipe!
Erika says
So inspired by your blog! I'm always looking for more recipes where figs are the main attraction. This looks so yummy & elegant!
Rachel says
I made this last night to test it out ... gave the boyfriend a sample this afternoon.... and found myself re-creating it for the second night in a row (plus made your sausage, grape, gorgonzola combo too). This is a new favorite!
Anne says
I am going to make the fresh fig with goat and mozzarella chesse today for a party. My wonderful Italian friend gave me a whole bag of fresh figs right off his tree yesterday. I can't wait to make it. .