Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza. The combination of gooey cheeses, zesty pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey creates a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Prepare the dough: Stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round. Transfer to parchment paper.
- Layer the ingredients: Brush the dough with olive oil, spread pizza sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, dollop ricotta, add pepperoni, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza on parchment to the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle hot honey over the pizza, garnish with basil, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- This pizza is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg