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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

This sweet and spicy pizza features creamy ricotta, crispy pepperoni, and a drizzle of homemade hot honey over a golden crust. It's a gourmet twist on classic flavors that's easy to make and packed with bold taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Spread the ricotta evenly over the dough.
  • Layer with shredded mozzarella and sliced pepperoni.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, heat honey with red pepper flakes in a small saucepan for 1–2 minutes.
  • Drizzle the hot honey over the pizza once it's out of the oven.
  • Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference. For a crispier crust, bake directly on a preheated pizza stone.
Keyword easy homemade pizza, gourmet pizza, honey pepperoni pizza, hot honey drizzle, hot honey pizza, pepperoni pizza, pizza with ricotta, ricotta pizza, sweet and spicy pizza, weeknight dinner
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