Description
Elevate your pizza night with this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza, a delicious blend of spicy and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or casual get-togethers, this recipe features a crispy crust topped with savory pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey that takes classic pizza to new heights.
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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Spread tomato sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, arrange pepperoni, and dollop ricotta on the dough.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Drizzle hot honey over the pizza, add fresh basil, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (89g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for added flavor. Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.