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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to pizza crust instructions, and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
  4. 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
  1. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, about 12–15 minutes depending on your oven.
  2. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 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.