Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: Sweet Meets Savory Bliss

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is a delightful summer treat with a crispy crust, savory pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 unit Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade, gluten-free options available.

For the Sauce

1 cup Tomato Sauce Use marinara or pizza sauce.

For the Cheese

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Fresh or pre-shredded.
1 cup Ricotta Cheese Dollop around instead of spreading.

For the Toppings

1 cup Pepperoni Traditional or turkey.
1 4 Hot Honey Infuse with chili flakes.
1 handful Fresh Basil Optional garnish.
to taste Red Pepper Flakes Customize heat level.

Equipment

Oven
Pizza stone or baking sheet
Rolling Pin
spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
Roll your pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauced surface, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.
Dollop ricotta cheese around the pizza.
Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.
Drizzle hot honey over the pizza immediately after baking.
Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pizza dough. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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