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Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia

June 4, 2024 By Patricia 34 Comments

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia isn’t your standard focaccia, nor is it your usual pizza. Focaccia is soft and thick, and my focaccia is served without sauce or cheese. You’ll love it!

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is a delight for any meal. Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is easy to make, too!

You could serve this Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia for breakfast or hold off for lunch or dinner if you can. Either way, it’s best enjoyed warm and fresh!

Don’t let the length of the instructions for this recipe scare you! It’s really easy to make: easiest if you’re using a stand mixer with a dough hook, but still doable without one. I added instructions for both options.

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is perfect as a snack. You could also make a meal of Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia!

Focaccia is best served with just a few ingredients, like my recipe for Focaccia with Tomato, Green Onion, and Garlic. Otherwise, you’re just making pizza (not a bad thing, but not really focaccia)! You’ll love the soft, thick bread-like consistency of focaccia.

Enjoy this dish as a meal or as a side, but it’s always best when you serve it the day you make it, preferably warm. I had a hard time stopping with two pieces. Take a look at these beautiful veggie-art focaccia recipes.

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is sweet, salty, and delicious! Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is a delightful treat any day of the week!

Are you a bread lover? Try my recipe for Garlic & Herb Pull Apart Bread and my Easy Everything Bread Rolls. They’re both so good! 

I love to make a meal of bruschetta, and of my favorite are the one with mascarpone, cherry preserves, and prosciutto. That was the inspiration for this focaccia recipe. 

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is delightful however you slice it! Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is a great snack or main dish.

The sweet cherry preserves pair perfectly with the slightly salty prosciutto. Some of that prosciutto crisps up as it bakes and provides a lovely little crunch.

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is a lovely bread that's as filling as pizza. Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is so flavorful and easy to make, too.

I’m a rosemary fan, and rosemary is traditionally used on focaccia. I sprinkled fresh rosemary over the top and it adds the perfect touch.

Are you a bread lover, pizza lover, or focaccia lover? If the answer is ye, then you need to try this recipe for Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia. It’s a real treat that’s easy to make!

When will you enjoy Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia? Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia is perfect as an afternoon snack or as dinner!

Nutrition

Calories

2398 cal

Fat

31 g

Carbs

434 g

Protein

89 g
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Yields 20 pieces

Cherry-Prosciutto Focaccia

I’ve made this both using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and kneading it by hand. You'll find instructions here for both options. Both are easy!

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons of quick-rising yeast
  • 1 cup of warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 cups flour (if you want thinner focaccia, use about 3 cups of flour)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, reserved
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornmeal for dusting
  • 5-6 tablespoons cherry preserves
  • 5 slices prosciutto, torn into pieces
  • Fresh rosemary springs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the yeast with warm water (this is referred to as proofing the yeast) in a small bowl along with the sugar. Gently stir the mixture to dissolve everything.
  2. Allow the yeast mixture to stand for about 3 minutes until it gets a bit foamy.
  3. Add the flour to the mixer bowl (or regular large bowl if mixing by hand) and make a slight well in the center of it.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve the salt in a few tablespoons of warm water, and add it to the flour along with the yeast mixture. Next add the olive oil to the mixture.
  5. Mix on low speed for about 10 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. If the dough seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of water, a little at a time.
  6. If you’re not using a stand mixer, mix everything together to form the dough. Punch down and knead the dough, turning it as you go, for at least 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth, soft and pliable. Add a bit of flour, or water, to the dough as needed.
  7. Form the dough into a round ball.
  8. Add some olive oil to your hands and smooth it over the dough ball to coat it and leave it in the bowl. Cover the bowl with a thick towel and place it in a warm spot to let the dough rise to double its size (about 45 minutes to an hour).
  9. Coat a baking pan with olive oil and sprinkle a few tablespoons of cornmeal over the entire pan. Set aside.
  10. Once the dough has risen, place it on a floured surface and punch it down 3-4 times. Allow it to stand for a few minutes while you get your toppings ready.
  11. Roll and stretch the dough out into an oblong shape that is about 3/4-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the baking pan, cover it with plastic wrap and let it stand for about 15-20 minutes.
  12. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. After the dough has rested and you’re ready to bake it, poke small wells all around the surface of the dough using your finger. Drizzle the reserved olive oil over the top of the dough.
  13. Spoon about 1/2 the cherry preserves evenly over the top of the dough, and reserve the rest.
  14. Add about half the prosciutto, scattered over the top.
  15. Bake on the bottom rack for 20 minutes, checking it as it gets close to the end of the baking time. You may need to bake for 5-7 more minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
  16. With about 5 minutes left of the baking time, dollop the remaining cherry preserves over the top of the bread, and add the remaining prosciutto.
  17. Remove from the oven to cool and garnish with the rosemary.
  18. Slice and serve warm.
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Comments

  1. Michelle Jolene says

    February 24, 2020 at 7:11 am

    Oh yummm! I can imagine how delicious the combo of tart cherries and salty prosciutto must be on this dish!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! It's one of my favorites! Enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Marissa | Marissa's Teachable Moments says

    February 24, 2020 at 8:47 am

    OMG, this looks delicious! I wasn't hungry before, but I could sure go for this right now.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Haha!! Glad it got you interested! Hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    February 24, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    This recipe has my tummy growling. I wonder if I could convince my husband to eat something like this. It's an "unusual" combo of ingredients, but it sounds absolutely drool-worthy to me, and I'd love to try it out! Thanks for the fabulously detailed recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Hi Stephanie! Definitely a little different, and definitely delicious! :)
      Reply
  4. Sabina says

    February 24, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    This looks delicious! I always look for recipes to try to make for dinner. I'll definitely give this one a go! xoxo, sabiithefirst.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks, Sabina! I hope you like this focaccia!
      Reply
  5. Kelsey Harmony says

    February 24, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Yum! I have never heard of this with cherry and rosemary! Very cool combination and looks like a great recipe to try.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Kelsey! I hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Katie Meshko says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:31 am

    WOW, This looks so delicious. I can't wait to try this recipe out!! XO, Katie | http://www.meshkomoments.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Katie!
      Reply
  7. Christa says

    February 25, 2020 at 8:07 am

    I love focaccia! This recipe looks so good - I’ve never used cherries on focaccia before. I can’t wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks, Christa! You can easily change up the toppings, and eat focaccia and never get bored with it :)
      Reply
  8. Carissa says

    February 25, 2020 at 9:16 am

    This looks absolutely amazing!!! I love cherry flavored anything and this is awesome!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks, Carissa! I love cherry any-and-everything, too!
      Reply
  9. Tatyanna says

    February 25, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    This looks scrumptious! I love a good cherry dish :) xx Tatyanna www.apopoflife.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks, Tatyanna! I'm with you - bring on the cherries!
      Reply
  10. Kelly Bolen says

    February 25, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    OMG! This looks awesome! Pinning for later!!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      March 8, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks, Kelly! Enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Maren Epstein says

    June 2, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Wow the smokey flavor of the prosciutto with the sweetness of the cherry sounds like a winning combination!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Maren! I really love this recipe!
      Reply
  12. Georgina@CulinaryTravels says

    June 6, 2020 at 6:36 am

    What a unique recipe. I would never have thought to pair sweet cherries with salty prosciutto but I reckon it’d taste amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      June 17, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Oh, it surely does! I hope you try this, Georgina!
      Reply
  13. Kathleen says

    June 4, 2024 at 8:05 am

    This Focaccia looks and sounds divine. I've never had this flavor combination and I am excited to taste it. Yum!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2024 at 7:07 am

      Hope you love it, Kathleen!
      Reply
  14. Donalyn says

    June 4, 2024 at 8:35 am

    This focaccia is one of the best I have tried. The combo of flavors is stunning and the bread is SO fluffy and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2024 at 7:07 am

      So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you, Donalyn!
      Reply
  15. TAYLER ROSS says

    June 4, 2024 at 9:10 am

    I made this focaccia with dinner last night and it was amazing! The perfect blend of savory and sweet!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2024 at 7:06 am

      Ahhhh! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Tayler!
      Reply
  16. Erik says

    June 4, 2024 at 9:13 am

    Wonderful flavor and very nice presentation. Definitely gonna try it for breakfast next as you recommended.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2024 at 7:06 am

      Glad to hear it! Thanks, Erik!
      Reply
  17. Paula says

    June 4, 2024 at 9:20 am

    Oh my goodness this focaccia was positively fantastic. I loved the topping of prosciutto!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 9, 2024 at 7:06 am

      Thanks very much, Paula!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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