Description
Elevate your pizza night with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza, a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will leave everyone craving more. This crowd-pleaser combines savory pepperoni with creamy ricotta and a drizzle of hot honey, creating an irresistible taste experience. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or cozy nights in, this pizza is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences. Impress both kids and adults alike with its unique flavor profile that balances richness with a touch of sweetness. Get ready to enjoy every slice!
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) with 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 the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top and arrange pepperoni slices.
- Dollop ricotta around the pizza.
- Transfer to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Drizzle hot honey over the pizza right out of the oven and add fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Slice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg