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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza for Gourmet Flavor Lovers

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is a delightful dish that combines spicy pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and sweet hot honey for an irresistible flavor experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 each Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Can substitute with pesto
For the Cheeses
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Alternatives include provolone or vegan cheese
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a substitute
For the Toppings
  • 4 oz Pepperoni Can swap with bell peppers or other veggies
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey Infuse with chili flakes for heat
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Highly recommended for freshness
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for added heat

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Rolling Pin
  • pizza peel
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch round, about a quarter-inch thick.
  3. Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across the sauce, then add pepperoni slices on top.
  5. Dollop ricotta cheese generously around the pizza without spreading it too much.
  6. Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza immediately.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, preheat your oven adequately and dollop the ricotta to maintain its creamy texture. Use a pizza peel for easy transfer.

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