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Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza at Home

This Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza combines sweet hot honey with spicy pepperoni for a deliciously unique flavor experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Flour or Cornmeal For dusting the work surface
Toppings
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Your favorite pizza sauce or marinara
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Or use provolone for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese Dolloped on top for optimal results
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Slices Choose spicy or mild
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey For drizzling after baking
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for extra heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
  • Pizza Peel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
  2. Dust your work surface with flour or cornmeal and roll out your pizza dough to a 12-inch round.
  3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal, then spread tomato sauce over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices and dollop ricotta around the pizza.
  5. Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes.
  6. Once baked, drizzle the pizza with hot honey and garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to adjust baking times based on your oven and preference for crust doneness. You can experiment with toppings based on your taste.

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