Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Print Version)

Golden crust topped with creamy cheeses, spicy honey swirl, and fresh basil for a perfect sweet-heat finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, approximately 12 ounces)
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 Make It:

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. If using, dust a baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal for easier transfer.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
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 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 let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
11 - Slice pizza into portions and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The combination of creamy, cool ricotta against the warm spicy honey creates this perfect balance that will make your taste buds do a happy dance.
  • Its deceptively simple but tastes like something from an upscale pizzeria, which is why friends now request it when they come over instead of ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Letting the pizza rest for 2-3 minutes after baking prevents the cheese from sliding off when you cut it, a lesson I learned after watching my first beautiful creation slide onto the table.
  • Warming the honey makes it flow beautifully over the pizza, while cold honey just sits in gloopy puddles and doesnt distribute its flavor evenly.
03 -
  • Dont overload the pizza with toppings or youll end up with a soggy middle, no matter how hot your oven is.
  • Bring all cheese to room temperature before building your pizza, which helps it melt more evenly and prevents cold spots in the finished product.
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