Description
A deliciously sweet and spicy Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta, spicy pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes to ensure a crispy crust and even baking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round, preparing it for the toppings.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges to form the crust.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top. Add dollops of whole milk ricotta cheese over the pepperoni for creamy texture.
- Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Finish with Hot Honey: Immediately after baking, drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot honey over the pizza to add sweet heat and garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
- Using a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet helps achieve a crispy, evenly cooked crust.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your preferred level of sweetness and spiciness.
- You can substitute pepperoni with other cured meats or vegetarian toppings as preferred.
- Allow pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing to avoid burning from hot cheese and toppings.
