Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 over the cheese.
- Drizzle hot honey over the entire pizza.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute the pepperoni with your favorite toppings.
- Hot honey can be adjusted to taste based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg