Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
A crispy crusted Italian-style Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza, made with cupped pepperoni, sweet and spicy hot honey, and cool dollops of ricotta cheese. This recipe is a bold and flavorful take on a classic favorite, known for its perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory elements.
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 232kcal
Equipment
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- pizza peel
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 14-16 oz pizza dough
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20-30 slices cupping pepperoni
- ½-1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. If using a pizza stone, preheat it for at least 20 minutes in the oven.
- Stretch and roll the dough into a 12–14" round on a semolina coated pizza peel, parchment paper or non-stick baking sheet.
- Gently spread a thin layer of pizza sauce onto the dough without pressing down too hard. Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese evenly. Layer cupping pepperoni slices generously around the pizza.
- Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling and browning in spots.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Put the ricotta cheese in a piping bag fitted with a star shaped tip. Dollop clusters of ricotta cheese on the pizza. Slice and serve.
Notes
Storing: Store leftover pizza wrapped in foil or an airtight container for 3-5 days. It can be frozen for up to 6 months. Reheat pizza slices in the microwave, oven or air fryer until warmed through.
Tip 1: Drizzle the pizza with as much or as little hot honey as you want. Get a good quality hot honey and test it before using it on your pizza. Some brands are more mild than others, some are sweeter and some are spicier. Find one you love for the best pizza flavor.
Tip 2: Add as many ricotta dollops as you'd like and sprinkle with some fresh herbs like basil or oregano for a more refreshing, earthy flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg
