Description
Savor a slice of this Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and a delicate drizzle of hot honey for a comforting and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for extra heat, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the dough by rolling it out on a lightly floured surface.
- Add olive oil to the dough surface.
- Spread ricotta cheese evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
- Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Finish with a drizzle of hot honey and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a twist, use goat cheese instead of ricotta or chili-infused olive oil instead of hot honey. Consider making dough and toppings a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, ricotta, hot honey, Italian, comfort food