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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: Sweet, Spicy Perfection

This Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Low-sugar or homemade
For the Cheeses
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Dollop generously
For the Toppings
  • 6 oz Pepperoni Regular, turkey, or vegan
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey Homemade is best
  • Fresh Basil Optional
  • 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pizza stone
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and heat the pizza stone for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
  3. Spread a generous layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
  4. Evenly distribute mozzarella cheese across the pizza base and add dollops of ricotta.
  5. Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired.
  6. Bake the pizza for 8–12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  7. Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza and let settle briefly.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or arugula, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a crowd-pleasing, customized pizza, consider swapping ingredients based on dietary preferences.

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