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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

This pizza combines spicy-sweet hot honey with creamy ricotta and crispy pepperoni for a delicious weeknight dinner or impressive guest dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 14-inch round Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 3/4 cup Marinara sauce Use a simple, chunky sauce for texture
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese You can use a 50/50 mix of mozzarella and provolone for deeper flavor
  • 15 slices Pepperoni Regular or turkey
  • 1/3 cup Ricotta cheese Stir in chopped basil for added flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Hot honey Store-bought or warmed infused honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 550°F or the highest setting. Place a pizza stone or an inverted heavy baking sheet in the oven as it warms.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough into a 14-inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker 1-inch rim for the crust.
  3. Spread 3/4 cup marinara across the dough, stopping 1 inch from the edge.
  4. Evenly sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella over the sauce and arrange 15 pepperoni slices on top.
  5. Stir 1 tablespoon chopped basil into 1/3 cup ricotta, then dollop spoonfuls across the pizza to create pockets of creaminess.
Baking
  1. Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or sheet, and pull out the parchment after 2 minutes for crisping.
  2. Bake for 8–12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Finishing
  1. Remove the pizza, scatter extra basil leaves, then drizzle 2 tablespoons hot honey over the whole pie.
  2. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days; reheat in the oven or skillet for best results.