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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza

A delightful twist on homemade pizza with spicy pepperoni, creamy ricotta, and a sweet hot honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or store-bought
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or pesto for a twist
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded or fresh
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese dolloped
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Pepperoni or salami/turkey pepperoni
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil or arugula/spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Sweet Touch
  • 1/4 cup Hot Honey store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
  3. Spread tomato sauce evenly on the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
  5. Layer the pepperoni slices over the mozzarella evenly.
  6. Dollop ricotta cheese around the pizza.
  7. Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone/baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.
  8. Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza immediately.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, allow pizza dough to rest before rolling and preheat the baking surface thoroughly for a crispy crust.

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