Hot Honey Pizza with Pepperoni and Ricotta Flatbread
A thin, crackly flatbread topped with creamy ricotta, spicy pepperoni, and a glossy drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-heat punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Flatbread or pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Pepperoni slices
- Whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Hot honey
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll or stretch the flatbread or dough to your desired thickness.
- Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone.
- Brush the surface lightly with olive oil.
- Spoon and spread ricotta evenly across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the ricotta in a single layer.
- Drizzle hot honey over the toppings to taste.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 1–2 minutes, then garnish with torn fresh basil leaves.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For a cheesier pull, add shredded mozzarella. Use turkey pepperoni or roasted vegetables for a lighter or vegetarian version.