Irresistible Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza for Your Cravings

Enjoy a delightful fusion of sweet hot honey, spicy pepperoni, and creamy ricotta in this Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Total Time 42

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

1 package Pizza Dough pre-made or gluten-free options available
1 cup Tomato Sauce homemade or your favorite jarred variety

For the Toppings

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese for the classic melt and stretch
8 ounces Pepperoni or turkey pepperoni for a lighter option
1 cup Ricotta Cheese dolloped around the pizza

The Secret Sweetness

¼ cup Hot Honey infused honey with chili flakes optional

For Garnishing

1 cup Fresh Basil or arugula for a peppery twist
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

Oven
Pizza stone or baking sheet
Parchment Paper

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round, around ¼-inch thick.
Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
Dollop ricotta cheese evenly around the pizza.
Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for about 8-12 minutes.
Drizzle hot honey over the pizza immediately after baking.
Garnish with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to preheat properly for a crispy crust and avoid overcrowding the toppings to keep the pizza from becoming soggy.

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