Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Crispy pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, and sweet-spicy honey drizzle. Topped with fresh basil for bold flavor.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone on the center rack if available.
02 - On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. If using a baking sheet or pizza peel, dust with cornmeal for easier transfer.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Evenly spread ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
06 - Evenly drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cheese layer.
07 - Transfer pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown 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 to 3 minutes.
09 - Remove pizza from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before topping.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves across the top.
11 - Slice pizza into portions and serve immediately while cheese and honey are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between sweet honey and spicy heat creates a flavor that feels indulgent but effortless.
  • Ricotta makes the base unbelievably creamy, so every bite feels rich without being heavy.
  • It comes together in under an hour, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing last-minute guests.
  • The toppings are flexible, so you can adjust the heat or add your own favorite garnishes.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet, a cold surface leads to a soggy bottom crust.
  • Warm the honey mixture gently, boiling it can make the honey taste bitter and lose its floral notes.
  • Let the pizza rest briefly before slicing so the cheeses set slightly and don't slide off in a molten mess.
03 -
  • Use a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal to slide the pizza onto the stone without any sticking or tearing.
  • If your oven runs cool, crank it to the highest setting and bake on the lowest rack for a crispier bottom.
  • Make extra hot honey and keep it in a jar, it's incredible on fried chicken, roasted vegetables, or even drizzled over vanilla ice cream.
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