Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza : Sweet and Spicy Recipe
Elevate your pizza night with this flavor-packed Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza. Sweet and spicy, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 pizza (2–4 servings)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Flour or cornmeal, for dusting
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 oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, arrange pepperoni, and dollop ricotta on the dough.
- Bake: Transfer pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Add Hot Honey and Garnish: Drizzle hot honey over the pizza, add basil and red pepper flakes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Let dough rest at room temp for 30 minutes before stretching
- Use high-heat baking methods like a pizza stone or cast iron pan
- Don’t overload with sauce—too much moisture = soggy base
- Brush the crust with olive oil for a golden, crispy edge
- Use bread flour or “00” flour for optimal texture if making homemade dough
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
