Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Crispy dough meets creamy cheeses and fiery honey in this irresistible Italian-inspired creation.

# What You Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, 12 oz)
02 - Cornmeal for dusting (optional)
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Cheese Layer

04 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey

09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Dust a baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal for easier transfer if using.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
04 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - While pizza bakes, combine honey and red wine vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until warmed and blended, about 2 to 3 minutes.
09 - Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
11 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy ricotta base is a soft, luxurious departure from classic tomato sauce and feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • Hot honey drizzle adds a sweet, spicy kick that makes every bite surprising and keeps everyone reaching for another slice.
  • It comes together in under an hour and uses ingredients you can grab at any grocery store.
  • The flavor balance is so good that even picky eaters ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Do not skip preheating the oven fully, a cold oven will give you a pale, soggy crust instead of a crispy golden one.
  • Make the hot honey while the pizza bakes so it is warm and pourable when the pizza comes out, cold honey does not drizzle well.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing or the cheese will slide right off the crust.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it absorbs moisture and gives you a crispier crust than a baking sheet ever will.
  • If your oven runs cool, crank it up to 500°F and keep a close eye on the pizza during the last few minutes to avoid burning.
  • Make a double batch of hot honey and keep it in a jar, it is incredible on fried chicken, roasted vegetables, and even vanilla ice cream.
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