Description
A delicious pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
- Arrange the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey over the top of the pizza.
- If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes.
- Hot honey can be adjusted to taste; use less for a milder flavor.
- Feel free to add other toppings like bell peppers or olives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Spicy Pizza, Italian Cuisine