🍕🔥 Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
Sweet, spicy, creamy, and crispy—this pizza is pure perfection!
📝 Ingredients (Makes 1 large pizza)
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1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
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¾ cup marinara sauce
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup whole-milk ricotta
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30-40 slices pepperoni (use cup-and-char for crispiness!)
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2 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey + ¼ tsp chili flakes)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Fresh basil or oregano, for garnish
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Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Dough
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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside.
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Stretch dough to a 12-inch round on floured parchment paper. Brush edges with olive oil.
2️⃣ Layer the Pizza
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Spread marinara sauce evenly over dough.
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Sprinkle mozzarella, then dollop ricotta in small spoonfuls.
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Arrange pepperoni in overlapping layers (some will crisp up, some stay chewy).
3️⃣ Bake
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Slide pizza (on parchment) onto the hot stone/sheet. Bake 12-15 mins until crust is golden and cheese bubbles.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle fresh herbs. Slice and enjoy!
🌟 Why This Pizza Rocks
✅ Sweet + spicy + creamy = flavor explosion!
✅ Ricotta balances heat from the honey and pepperoni.
✅ Crispy edges, gooey center—texture heaven.
💡 Pro Tips:
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No pizza stone? Bake on an oiled sheet pan for extra-crispy crust.
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Make it fancy: Add caramelized onions or pickled jalapeños.
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Hot honey hack: Mix 2 tbsp honey + ½ tsp chili oil if store-bought isn’t available.
Serving Suggestion: Pair with a cold IPA or citrusy salad! 🍺🥗
Fun Fact: Hot honey pizza started in Brooklyn pizzerias—now it’s a national obsession! 🇺🇸🔥
Need a shortcut? Use naan or flatbread for ultra-fast personal pizzas! 😉