Hot Honey Turkey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
If you’re craving a pizza that wonderfully balances sweet and spicy flavors, look no further than this Hot Honey turkey pepperoni Ricotta Pizza. This delightful dish combines creamy ricotta, zesty turkey pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey, creating an explosion of taste that’s sure to please everyone at your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this homemade pizza is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit everyone’s preferences. Once you try it, it will undoubtedly become a staple in your dinner rotation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 20–25 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a half-inch border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly across the top and arrange turkey pepperoni slices on the cheese.
- Dollop ricotta around the pizza.
- Transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Drizzle hot honey on top after removing from the oven, add red pepper flakes and fresh basil if desired, then slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 33mg