Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
This Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza is a sweet-and-spicy twist on a classic that comes together fast and tastes indulgent, featuring creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and zesty pepperoni with a sticky hot honey finish.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 pre-made pizza crust 1 pre-made pizza crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp olive oil
Cheeses
- 1 cup 1 cup creamy ricotta cheese
- 1–1 1/2 cups 1–1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 12–16 slices 12–16 slices zesty pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves (optional) for garnish
- 2 tbsp Hot honey, to drizzle start with 2 tbsp and adjust to taste
Pantry & Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to pizza crust instructions, and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
- Roll out the pizza crust on a floured surface and place it on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone, brushing lightly with olive oil.
- Spread a layer of ricotta cheese evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
- Add the zesty pepperoni slices evenly across the pizza, then drizzle hot honey over the entire pizza, adjusting the amount based on your spice preference.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, about 12–15 minutes depending on your oven.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza!
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone or inverted baking sheet. Taste the ricotta first and season lightly with salt. Let the pizza rest 2 minutes after baking to make slicing cleaner. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet for best texture.