Description
This Boat-Ready Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta & Pepperoni is a quick and delicious recipe that combines creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, spicy-sweet hot honey, and savory pepperoni atop a crispy, golden crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, this pizza is perfect for a satisfying meal with a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crisp and well-cooked pizza crust.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, ensuring an even base for toppings.
- Transfer the dough: Place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone for baking.
- Spread the ricotta: Evenly spread 1 cup of ricotta cheese over the dough, creating a creamy foundation.
- Add the mozzarella: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta to add gooey meltiness.
- Arrange pepperoni: Place slices of pepperoni evenly on top of the cheeses for a savory, spicy punch.
- Drizzle hot honey: Pour 1/4 cup of hot honey over the pizza to infuse it with a spicy-sweet glaze.
- Finish edges: Brush the edges of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Bake the pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Rest and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a crisper crust, use a preheated pizza stone.
- Adjust hot honey quantity to control the spice level.
- Use fresh mozzarella if available for creamier texture.
- Let the pizza rest before slicing to prevent cheese from sliding off.
