Hot Honey Turkey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: Sweet and Spicy
If you’re on the hunt for a pizza that tantalizes the taste buds while being easy to make, look no further than this Hot Honey Turkey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: Sweet and Spicy. This delightful dish combines the savory goodness of turkey pepperoni with creamy ricotta cheese, all topped off with a drizzle of sweet hot honey for a surprising kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing everyone to enjoy their ideal slice. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a short cooking time, you’ll have a mouthwatering pizza that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 20–25 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Layer turkey pepperoni slices on top, followed by dollops of ricotta cheese.
- Transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- After removing from the oven, drizzle hot honey over the pizza and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg