Description

Spicy meets sweet in this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza. Creamy ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey—baked to golden perfection for a flavor-packed twist on pizza night.

Ingredients

Pizza dough:
1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Flour or cornmeal, for dusting

Toppings:
½ cup tomato or pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, dolloped
1–2 tablespoons hot honey
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with stone or baking sheet inside.
Roll dough into 12‑inch round on floured surface.
Spread sauce, sprinkle mozzarella, and dollop ricotta.
Bake for 8–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
Drizzle hot honey, then garnish with basil and red pepper flakes.
Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Use cornmeal or flour to avoid sticking.
Adjust hot honey to your preferred spice level.
Use fresh mozzarella sparingly to reduce moisture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion