Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza : Sweet and Spicy
A delightful Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza that balances sweet and spicy flavors with a golden crispy crust, melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta dollops, and spicy pepperoni, finished with a drizzle of hot honey and optional fresh basil and red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza Dough
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour or cornmeal, for dusting
For the Toppings
- ½ cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, dolloped
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes, for extra heat (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Dough: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as hot as it will go. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to preheat for at least 30 minutes. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the top. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese, then dollop ricotta cheese evenly around the pizza in spoonfuls.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet carefully. Bake for 8–12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Add Hot Honey and Garnish: Immediately after removing the pizza from the oven, drizzle 1–2 tablespoons of hot honey over the top. Add fresh basil leaves and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired. Slice and serve right away.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone or a well-heated baking sheet.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your preference for sweetness and spiciness.
- Fresh basil adds a nice herbal contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Use whole milk ricotta for creamier dollops, but part-skim works as a lighter alternative.
- Leftover pizza can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of pizza
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: thirty-five g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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