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Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight

Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight

Experience the Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza Delight, where sweet meets savory for an extraordinary flavor burst in every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 2 slices
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package pre-made pizza dough feel free to use store-bought
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese can be swapped with mascarpone or cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese use low-fat mozzarella for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey substitute with regular honey mixed with chili flakes for milder heat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil alternatives include avocado oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Italian seasoning works well as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder fresh minced garlic can provide a more robust flavor
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnishing
  • a few fresh basil leaves optional
  • to taste crushed red pepper flakes optional for added heat

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza stone
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your pre-made pizza dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
  3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush a generous amount of olive oil across the dough.
  4. Spread dollops of fresh ricotta cheese over the dough, leaving about an inch of crust exposed.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the ricotta layer.
  6. Sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the cheese.
  7. Slide the pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  8. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle hot honey generously over the top.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. For best flavor, enjoy fresh!

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