Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with Ricotta Recipe
A deliciously spicy and savory Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza featuring a crispy golden crust, melted mozzarella, spicy pepperoni slices, creamy ricotta cheese dollops, and a sweet-hot honey drizzle that perfectly balances bold flavors for an irresistible homemade pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 14–16 oz pizza dough
Pizza Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–30 slices cupping pepperoni
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½–1 cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone inside the oven to preheat for at least 20 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: Stretch and roll out your pizza dough on a semolina-dusted surface or suitable transfer surface to a 12-14 inch round shape.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, then evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the surface.
- Add Pepperoni: Generously arrange 20-30 slices of cupping pepperoni on top of the cheese for maximum flavor coverage.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza on the middle oven rack and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly with browned spots.
- Add Finishing Touches: Remove pizza and immediately drizzle hot honey over the top. Then, pipe or spoon ricotta cheese dollops in clusters on the pizza.
- Serve: Slice and serve the pizza immediately while hot to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Storing: Store leftover pizza wrapped in foil or airtight container for 3-5 days. Freeze for up to 6 months for long-term storage. Reheat in microwave, oven, or air fryer until warmed through.
- Hot honey tip: Adjust hot honey quantity to taste. Use quality brands as heat and sweetness levels differ.
- Ricotta addition: Add ricotta dollops generously and garnish with fresh herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
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