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Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza Recipe

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This Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza combines the classic flavors of pepperoni and mozzarella with creamy ricotta cheese and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. Perfectly baked to achieve a golden crust and bubbly cheese, this pizza offers a delightful balance of savory, creamy, and spicy elements with a fresh basil finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Base

  • 1 pizza dough (14-inch)
  • Flour or cornmeal (for dusting)

Sauce and Cheese

  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (or a mix with provolone cheese)
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese

Toppings and Garnish

  • 15 pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 550°F or the highest temperature possible to ensure a crispy and well-cooked pizza.
  2. Prepare Dough: Lightly dust your work surface with flour and stretch the pizza dough into a 14-inch circle, making the crust about 1 inch thick and slightly puffed for texture. If using a pizza steel or stone, transfer the dough onto a parchment paper on a pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Otherwise, place the dough directly on a floured or cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
  3. Apply Sauce: Evenly spread 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to form the crust.
  4. Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Generously sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella (or mozzarella-provolone mix) over the sauce, then arrange 15 pepperoni slices evenly on top.
  5. Top with Ricotta and Basil: In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped fresh basil. Dollop spoonfuls of this mixture evenly over the pizza for creamy herbaceous pockets.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and the crust turns golden. If using a pizza stone or steel, remove the parchment after 2 minutes of baking to get a crispier bottom. Rotate the pizza halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, garnish with additional fresh basil and generously drizzle 2 tablespoons of hot honey over the whole pizza to add a spicy-sweet finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute the pepperoni with your preferred cured meat or omit for a vegetarian version.
  • Using a pizza stone or steel helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey according to your preference for spice and sweetness.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, dried basil can be used in the ricotta mixture but fresh basil is preferred for garnish.
  • Make sure to rotate the pizza during baking for even heat distribution.

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