Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
This Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is the perfect blend of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. With a crispy crust, gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and creamy ricotta, it's drizzled with hot honey for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ideal for pizza night or a family dinner, this recipe is sure to please every palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pizza, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ¾ cup marinara sauce (reduced for a thicker consistency)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and provolone)
- 15 slices of pepperoni
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 550°F (or the highest temperature your oven can reach).
- Stretch the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, leaving about 1 inch for the crust.
- Spread marinara sauce over the dough, leaving the crust edges.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices.
- Mix the ricotta cheese with fresh basil and dollop it onto the pizza.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden and the crust is crisp.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with hot honey.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes along with the hot honey.
- To make a vegetarian version, leave out the pepperoni and add roasted vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.
- If you don’t have hot honey, you can make your own by mixing regular honey with red pepper flakes.
- For a smooth ricotta mixture, blend it with a small amount of cream or milk to adjust the texture.
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