Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Crispy crust with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle

# What You 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

# How-To:

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 if using.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
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 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
08 - While pizza bakes, prepare hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red wine vinegar. Stir occasionally until warmed and blended, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
09 - Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
11 - Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy ricotta and spicy honey creates a flavor experience that feels indulgent yet balanced.
  • You can have this on the table in under an hour, even on a busy weeknight.
  • It impresses guests without requiring advanced pizza-making skills or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up to 500°F—underbaked dough stays doughy and chewy in the wrong way.
  • Let the pizza rest a few minutes before drizzling the honey, or it'll slide right off into a puddle on the plate.
03 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before stretching—it'll be easier to work with and won't shrink back as you shape it.
  • Taste your hot honey before drizzling and adjust the heat or sweetness to your liking—it should have a gentle kick, not a slap.
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