Honey Pizza Recipe with Pepperoni & Ricotta for Summer Fun

This Honey Pizza Recipe with Pepperoni & Ricotta offers a unique, delicious twist for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 batch Pizza Dough Store-bought or homemade

For the Sauce

0.25 cup Marinara/Pizza Sauce Or substitute with tomato sauce or pesto

For the Cheese

0.75 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
0.25 cup Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with goat cheese

For the Toppings

6-8 slices Pepperoni Or use salami or turkey pepperoni

For the Finish

2 tsp Hot Honey Homemade with honey and chili flakes, if desired
1 tsp Olive Oil For brushing the crust
Fresh Herbs Basil or parsley, optional

Equipment

Oven
Pizza stone or baking sheet
Pizza Peel

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place the pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.
On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 10-12 inch circle.
Transfer the dough to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
Spread marinara or pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni on top.
Dollop ricotta cheese evenly across the pizza.
Bake the pizza for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Drizzle hot honey over the baked pizza and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 2-3 minutes before adding toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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