Description

If you’re ready to elevate your pizza night, this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is the flavor-packed, crowd-pleasing dish you’ve been searching for.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pizza Dough

1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Flour or cornmeal, for dusting

For the Toppings

½ cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, dolloped

20–25 slices pepperoni

1–2 tablespoons hot honey (store-bought or homemade)

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Red pepper flakes, for extra heat (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Dough

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) or as hot as it will go. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to preheat for at least 30 minutes. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza

Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the top. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese, then dollop ricotta evenly around the pizza in spoonfuls.

Step 3: Bake

Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and browned.

Step 4: Add Hot Honey and Garnish

Drizzle hot honey over the pizza right after it comes out of the oven. Add fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Let dough rest at room temp for 30 minutes before stretching

Use high-heat baking methods like a pizza stone or cast iron pan

Don’t overload with sauce—too much moisture = soggy base

Brush the crust with olive oil for a golden, crispy edge

Use bread flour or “00” flour for optimal texture if making homemade dough

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–4
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 12g

Keywords: Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza