Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza, a delightful dish that balances sweet and spicy flavors. This gourmet pizza features a blend of rich ricotta and savory pepperoni, drizzled with hot honey for a unique twist that will impress family and friends. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—this quick and easy recipe is customizable to suit your taste preferences. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a delicious homemade pizza in no time. Get ready to wow your guests with this crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the top, arrange pepperoni slices, and dollop ricotta around the pizza.
- Transfer to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Drizzle hot honey over the pizza right after baking, garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg