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Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza

Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

Enjoy a delicious Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and a tangy drizzle of hot honey for an irresistible flavor.
Prep Time 22 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Pre-made Pizza Dough can be store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with neutral oil
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Ricotta Cheese part-skim ricotta is a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese low-fat mozzarella works as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh oregano can be used for a flavor boost
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder use fresh minced garlic for stronger taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Honey regular honey can be used for less heat
Optional Garnishes
  • a few Fresh Basil Leaves arugula can be a nice alternative
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit for a milder flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pizza Stone
  • Pastry brush
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and let it heat for 15 minutes.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pre-made pizza dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil generously using a pastry brush.
  4. Spread the fresh ricotta cheese evenly over the oiled dough, leaving about a ½-inch border.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
  6. Season your pizza with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer your pizza onto a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle it with hot honey.
  9. Add fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes for garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing to allow the cheese to set slightly.

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