Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable version)

Fluffy golden crust with creamy ricotta, bubbling mozzarella, and warm spicy honey drizzle

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# How-To Steps:

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.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well 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 using.
04 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the cheese. Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
05 - Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
06 - While pizza bakes, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red wine vinegar. 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 pizza and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey creates an addictive sweet and spicy contrast that makes every bite feel like a flavor discovery.
  • Ricotta gives the pizza a creamy, cloud-like texture you wont find on your average slice.
  • Its impressive enough for guests but forgiving enough for a weeknight when you need something special without the stress.
02 -
  • If your dough is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before stretching or it will snap back and refuse to cooperate.
  • Dont overload the pizza with cheese or the center will stay soggy, even if the edges look perfect.
  • Make the hot honey while the pizza bakes so its still warm when you drizzle it, the heat helps it spread and soak in beautifully.
03 -
  • Parbake the crust for 5 minutes before adding toppings if you like an extra-crispy base that can handle a generous amount of cheese.
  • Keep a little bowl of hot honey on the side so guests can drizzle more as they eat, everyone has a different heat tolerance.
  • If the edges brown too fast, tent the pizza loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking.
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