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Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Recipe

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A delightful Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza featuring a crispy golden crust topped with rich mozzarella and creamy ricotta cheese, finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey and fresh basil. This easy-to-make pizza combines sweet heat and creamy textures for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Dough and Sauce

  • 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 250-300g)
  • 1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (dolloped)
  • 2–3 tablespoons hot honey
  • Fresh basil leaves (a handful, optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to a very high temperature, ideally around 500°F (260°C), to achieve a crisp and golden pizza crust.
  2. Prepare the Dough and Sauce: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Spread an even layer of tomato or pizza sauce over the dough, covering it but leaving a small border for the crust.
  3. Add the Cheese Toppings: Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced dough. Next, add dollops of ricotta cheese distributed across the pizza to add creamy richness.
  4. Bake the Pizza: Transfer the prepared pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 8–12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  5. Finish with Hot Honey and Garnishes: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey over the top for a balance of spicy sweetness. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat.

Notes

  • Using a pizza stone or steel can enhance crust crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of hot honey and red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
  • Let the dough come to room temperature before rolling for easier handling.
  • If you don’t have hot honey, you can make your own by infusing honey with chili flakes.

Keywords: Hot Honey Pizza, Ricotta Pizza, Spicy Sweet Pizza, Italian Pizza, Homemade Pizza Recipe

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