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Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza

Delicious Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Ready in 19 Minutes

This Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza features creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella with a delightful twist, ready in just 19 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pack Pre-made pizza dough Use homemade dough for a personal touch.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Try garlic-infused oil for extra flavor.
For the Pizza Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh ricotta cheese Cottage cheese works as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Substitute provolone or dairy-free cheese as needed.
  • 1/4 cup Hot honey Mix regular honey with a dash of cayenne for a similar effect.
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano Use fresh oregano for a more intense flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can give you a bolder taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to personal taste.
  • a few leaves Fresh basil leaves Optional, arugula or parsley are good substitutes.
  • to taste Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust quantity to your spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Take your pre-made pizza dough and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough to about 12 inches in diameter.
  4. Transfer the rolled dough onto the pizza stone or baking sheet and drizzle olive oil.
  5. Spread fresh ricotta cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the ricotta.
  7. Season with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the cheese.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Drizzle hot honey over the top immediately after baking.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
  11. Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals and can be customized with various toppings.

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