Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight That'll Ignite Your Tastebuds

Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight is a crispy pizza topped with creamy ricotta and a spicy sweet honey drizzle.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 19

Total Time 29

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

1 package Pre-made pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoons Olive oil Or substitute with a neutral oil

For the Cheesy Topping

1 cup Fresh ricotta cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a lighter alternative
1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Low-moisture mozzarella works best

For the Savory Flavors

1 teaspoon Dried oregano Fresh oregano can be used
1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can also be used
to taste Salt and pepper

For the Sweet and Spicy Finish

1/3 cup Hot honey Adjust to taste, or use regular honey
to taste Crushed red pepper flakes Optional for extra spice

For Garnishing

a few Fresh basil leaves Optional; parsley can be used as an alternative

Equipment

Oven
Rolling Pin
pizza stone
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), positioning the rack in the middle.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
Brush the surface of the dough liberally with olive oil.
Spoon dollops of fresh ricotta over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta.
Season with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza while it's still warm.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a preheated pizza stone to achieve a crispy crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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