Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Print Version)

Fluffy dough crisps to golden, topped with creamy cheeses and warm spicy honey for an unforgettable sweet-heat finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, approximately 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 It:

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

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy ricotta and spicy honey creates an addictive flavor that keeps you reaching for another slice.
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something special without the fuss.
  • The crispy golden crust paired with melty cheese gives you that pizzeria quality right in your own kitchen.
  • Every ingredient plays a role, so nothing feels unnecessary or overdone.
02 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature before stretching, or it will snap back and refuse to hold its shape.
  • Don't skip preheating the pizza stone, that initial blast of heat is what creates the crispy bottom crust.
  • Drizzle the hot honey while the pizza is still warm so it melts slightly into the cheese and doesn't just sit on top.
  • If your honey is too thick, a tiny splash of water will help it drizzle more easily without diluting the flavor.
03 -
  • Use a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to transfer your pizza smoothly onto the stone without any sticking or tearing.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, flip a baking sheet upside down and preheat it in the oven for a similar effect.
  • Make a double batch of hot honey and keep it in a jar, it's incredible on fried chicken, biscuits, and roasted vegetables too.
  • For extra flavor, brush the crust edges with garlic butter halfway through baking.
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