Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
A delightful twist on traditional pizza that combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors with ricotta, pepperoni, and hot honey.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 pre-made crust 1 pre-made pizza crust
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup 1 cup ricotta cheese Use high-quality ricotta for best flavor.
- 2 cups 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Ensure an even distribution.
Toppings
- 1 cup 1 cup marinara sauce Spread evenly over crust.
- 1 cup 1 cup sliced pepperoni Layer generously.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons hot honey Drizzle while warm.
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil Brush on crust for flavor.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon garlic powder Mix with ricotta.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for extra heat.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season ricotta mixture.
Garnish
- a handful Fresh basil leaves For color and added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) or as recommended on your pizza crust packaging.
- Roll out the pre-made pizza crust onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Brush the crust lightly with olive oil.
- Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the crust, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dollop the ricotta mixture across the pizza.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
- Layer the pepperoni slices on top.
- Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle hot honey over the top.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot.
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Notes
For best texture, allow pizza to rest for a few minutes after baking before slicing.