Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza: A Sweet and Spicy Flavor Adventure

Enjoy a delightful Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza with sweet honey and spicy pepperoni for a culinary adventure.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Total Time 42

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

1 package Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
as needed Flour or Cornmeal to prevent sticking

For the Saucy Layer

½ cup Tomato Sauce your favorite pizza sauce

For the Cheesy Goodness

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese melts beautifully
¼ cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese dollop instead of spreading

For the Flavor Boosters

20-25 slices Pepperoni Slices
1-2 tablespoons Hot Honey key ingredient for sweet heat
as needed Fresh Basil Leaves optional for garnish
as needed Red Pepper Flakes optional for added heat

Equipment

Oven
pizza stone
Baking sheet

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet inside for about 30 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a 12-inch round.

Assembling

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top and arrange pepperoni slices across the cheese, then dollop ricotta in various spots.

Baking

Transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.

Finishing Touch

Drizzle hot honey over the pizza, garnish if desired, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dollop ricotta instead of spreading it for a better texture. Customize hot honey by infusing honey with chili flakes if desired.

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