Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Fluffy crust with creamy cheeses and spicy honey finish

# What You Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 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, adjust to heat preference)

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# How To Make:

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.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly blended.
04 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
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 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - While pizza bakes, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red wine vinegar. 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet honey and spicy kick create an addictive contrast that keeps you reaching for another slice.
  • Ricotta makes the base unbelievably creamy, so every bite feels rich without being heavy.
  • It looks impressive enough for company but is easy enough for a weeknight.
  • You can adjust the heat level to exactly what you like, from barely there to properly fiery.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time before drizzling the honey, or it will slide right off into a puddle instead of clinging to the cheese.
  • If your ricotta looks watery, drain it in a fine-mesh sieve for 10 minutes before mixing, or your pizza base will be soggy.
  • A pizza stone makes a huge difference in crust texture, but if you don't have one, use an upside-down baking sheet preheated in the oven.
03 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature before stretching, cold dough tears easily and won't stretch thin.
  • Use a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to transfer the pizza smoothly, or assemble it directly on parchment paper you can slide onto the stone.
  • Drizzle the hot honey in a zigzag pattern so every slice gets some, and don't be shy, the honey is what makes this pizza unforgettable.
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