Description
Elevate your pizza night with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza, a mouthwatering dish that combines spicy and sweet flavors in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or impressing guests, this recipe features a luscious layer of creamy ricotta and flavorful pepperoni topped with a drizzle of hot honey. With its crispy crust and rich toppings, this pizza is sure to be a favorite among friends and family alike. Best of all, it’s easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese and dollop ricotta around the pizza.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle hot honey over the pizza right after it comes out of the oven, add fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, infuse your ricotta with Italian herbs or garlic powder. Feel free to customize toppings by adding vegetables or switching up the cheese.