Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza (Printable)

Golden crust meets creamy ricotta, bubbling mozzarella, and warm spicy honey for a perfect sweet-heat finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough & Base

01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 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 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. 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 fully incorporated.
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 desired.
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 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 before finishing.
10 - Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat from the honey cuts through the richness of three cheeses in a way that feels almost indulgent.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, especially if you grab store-bought dough.
  • Everyone at the table will ask what you did differently, and youll get to smile knowingly.
  • Leftovers (if there are any) taste amazing cold straight from the fridge the next morning.
02 -
  • If you spread the ricotta too thick, it can make the center soggy, so aim for a thin, even layer.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking, cutting into it immediately makes the cheese slide right off the crust.
  • Warm honey drizzles and spreads infinitely better than cold honey straight from the jar.
03 -
  • Let your dough come to room temperature before stretching it, cold dough fights back and shrinks in the oven.
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it makes the bottom crust crispier than any baking sheet ever will.
  • Drizzle the hot honey while the pizza is still warm so it melts slightly into the cheese and crust.
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