Description
This hot honey pizza features crispy pepperoni, gooey cheese, a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, and a creamy ricotta swirl. It’s a quick, crowd-pleasing pizza that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 20–24 slices pepperoni (regular or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (for sprinkling, optional)
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for hot honey)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats for 20-30 minutes.
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Stretch or roll the pizza dough into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches) or a 12-inch round. Let rest if dough resists.
- Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or floured pizza peel.
- Spoon pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices in a single layer. Brush exposed crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, if using.
- Bake on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and pepperoni is crisp. If using a stone, check after 10 minutes.
- While pizza bakes, mix ricotta, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Thin with a teaspoon of milk if needed.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and crushed red pepper flakes. Warm over low heat for 1-2 minutes until thin and fragrant. Strain flakes for milder honey if desired. Let cool slightly.
- Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle ricotta in thin ribbons over hot pizza, then drizzle hot honey all over.
- Sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes or fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispy crust, preheat your baking sheet or stone. Don’t overload toppings to avoid a soggy middle. Make ricotta drizzle and hot honey ahead for quick assembly. For a vegetarian version, skip pepperoni and use roasted veggies. Leftovers reheat best in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large slice (1/8 o
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
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