Pizza is comfort food, but sometimes it wants to dance. Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta & Pepperoni does exactly that.

This pizza starts with a crisp, thin crust that’s perfect for boat trips, picnics, or backyard parties. The toppings are simple but balanced: creamy ricotta, spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and just enough sweet heat from a drizzle of hot honey to make every bite unforgettable.

This is the type of pizza that:

✔ Gets devoured immediately
✔ Combines sweet, spicy, and savory in perfect harmony
✔ Works on a boat, at a party, or casual weeknight dinner
✔ Is visually stunning and easy to serve

Sweet meets heat, creamy meets savory, and every slice is irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This Pizza

• Quick and easy with pre-made dough or homemade
• Perfectly balanced spicy-sweet flavor
• Ricotta adds creaminess without overpowering
• Crispy crust holds toppings for easy slicing
• Great for sharing with friends or family

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
• 20–25 slices pepperoni
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2–3 tbsp hot honey (more to taste)
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone.
2. Roll out pizza dough to desired thickness (thin works best for crispiness).
3. Brush olive oil lightly over the dough.
4. Spread ricotta evenly over dough, leaving a small edge for the crust.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over ricotta.
6. Arrange pepperoni slices on top of cheese.
7. Sprinkle garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and drizzle hot honey generously over pizza.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve warm.

Flavor Tips

• Hot Honey: Adjust amount based on sweetness and spice preference.
• Cheese: Ricotta keeps the pizza creamy, while mozzarella provides stretch.
• Pepperoni: Bake until slightly crisp for texture contrast.

Serving Ideas

Perfect for:

• Boat parties
• Casual dinner with friends
• Movie nights
• Game day snacks
• Picnic-ready meals

Storage Tips

• Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container: up to 3 days
• Reheat in oven or toaster oven for best texture
• Do not freeze after adding hot honey (honey texture changes)

Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta & Pepperoni

A sweet and spicy pizza featuring creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey, perfect for boat trips, parties, or casual dinners.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Main Course, Pizza

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pizza Dough & Toppings

• 1 lb pizza dough homemade or store-bought
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• 20-25 slices pepperoni
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 tbsp hot honey more to taste
• 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

• Oven
• Baking sheet or pizza stone
• Rolling pin
• Knife

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease baking sheet or pizza stone.
2. Roll out pizza dough to desired thickness.
3. Brush dough lightly with olive oil.
4. Spread ricotta evenly, sprinkle mozzarella, and arrange pepperoni.
5. Season with garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
7. Remove from oven, drizzle hot honey, garnish with basil, slice, and serve.

Notes

Adjust hot honey amount based on sweetness and spice preference. Best served immediately while warm.