Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable Version)

Fluffy golden crust with creamy ricotta, melted cheeses, and a sweet-spicy honey 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

# Steps:

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 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 using.
06 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 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, approximately 2-3 minutes.
09 - Remove pizza from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The balance of creamy, salty cheese and sweet, fiery honey hits every craving at once.
  • It looks impressive but uses simple ingredients you probably already have.
  • The crust gets crispy and bubbly in under 15 minutes.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step after baking—cutting too soon makes the cheese slide right off.
  • Warm the honey just until it's thin enough to drizzle, overheating makes it lose its floral notes.
  • If your dough keeps shrinking back, let it rest for 5 minutes before stretching again.
03 -
  • Make extra hot honey and keep it in a jar—it's incredible on roasted vegetables, fried chicken, and even vanilla ice cream.
  • If you like things spicy, infuse the honey with a whole dried chili pepper while it warms for a slow, lingering heat.
  • Use a pizza cutter or kitchen shears to slice—it's faster and keeps the toppings in place.
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