Irresistible Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight
A quick and bold American-style pizza combining fresh ricotta, melted mozzarella, and sweet-hot honey for a family-friendly meal. Easy to make with simple ingredients and optional garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Roll out pizza dough into a circle (approx. 12 inch diameter)
Brush dough lightly with olive oil
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper
Spread ricotta mixture evenly over the dough
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the ricotta
Arrange pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 18-20 minutes until crust is golden
Drizzle hot honey over baked pizza
Garnish with fresh basil and/or crushed red pepper flakes if desired
Notes
For best texture, use firm ricotta cheese
Homemade dough works equally well
Adjust honey quantity for preferred spice level
Vegan option: Substitute melty vegan cheese and use agave syrup mixed with hot sauce as “honey” alternative