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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza with drizzled honey and spicy pepperoni toppings.

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

A delightful twist on the classic pizza topped with gooey mozzarella, seasoned pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 lb Pizza dough Can use store-bought for convenience
  • 1 cup Pizza sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade
Toppings
  • 6 oz Pepperoni slices Adjust based on preference
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Use high-quality for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta cheese Can substitute with cream cheese or mascarpone
  • 3 Tbsp Hot honey Adjust quantity based on spice preference
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil For drizzling
  • to taste Salt Adjust for personal taste
  • to taste Black pepper Adjust for personal taste
  • Optional Fresh basil For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
  4. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  5. Top the sauce with mozzarella cheese and then layer the pepperoni slices on top.
  6. Dollop ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over the entire pizza.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Baking
  1. Carefully transfer the pizza (on parchment) to the preheated stone or sheet.
  2. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
  3. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality mozzarella and feel free to play around with different toppings like vegetables or different kinds of cheese.