Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza is a delicious homemade treat that balances creamy ricotta with sweet and spicy hot honey. With a crispy crust and melty cheese texture, it’s a quick and easy meal that even beginners can nail. This pizza combines pantry staples with simple ingredients for a family-friendly weeknight dinner. Pair it with my Easy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza You’ll Make Again and Again for a flavor-packed pizza night.
Why You'll Love Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight
Try this Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza recipe for an easy homemade spicy-sweet pizza. Perfect for weeknights with crispy edges and creamy ricotta.
- Sweet and spicy flavor combo that excites your taste buds
- Creamy ricotta cheese adds a smooth, rich texture
- Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknights
- Uses simple pantry staples and fresh ingredients
Ingredients for Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight
Ricotta cheese: Use whole milk ricotta for creaminess; substitute with cottage cheese blended smooth if needed.Hot honey: Purchase from the store or make your own by gently warming honey with chili flakes.
- Ricotta cheese: Use whole milk ricotta for creaminess; substitute with cottage cheese blended smooth if needed.
- Hot honey: Purchase from the store or make your own by gently warming honey with chili flakes.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Preheat and prepare dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Assemble the pizza: Brush olive oil over the rolled dough, sprinkle half the mozzarella evenly. Dot spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella. Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes.
Expert Tips for Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight
- Use a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet preheated for crispier crust.
- Warm the hot honey slightly before drizzling for easy pour.
- Don’t overload with ricotta to keep the crust from getting soggy.
Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight
Try this Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza recipe for an easy homemade spicy-sweet pizza. Perfect for weeknights with crispy edges and creamy ricotta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (12-inch round)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or basil (chopped)
Optional Toppings
- Prosciutto slices
- Arugula or fresh basil for garnish
- Drizzle extra hot honey after baking
Instructions
How to Make Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza
- Preheat and prepare dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Assemble the pizza: Brush olive oil over the rolled dough, sprinkle half the mozzarella evenly. Dot spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella. Optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes.
- Bake the pizza: Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Add hot honey and garnish: Drizzle hot honey evenly over the baked pizza immediately after it comes out of the oven. Add optional toppings like prosciutto or arugula, slice, and serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight FAQs
Yes! You can assemble the pizza in advance and refrigerate it for a few hours before baking. Just add hot honey after baking for the best flavor.
You can use cream cheese blended with a little milk or cottage cheese blended until smooth as a substitute for ricotta.
Keep leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to preserve crispiness.
Soggy crust is usually caused by too much wet topping or not preheating the baking surface. Use less ricotta and bake on a preheated stone or pan for a crispier crust.
You Might Also Like
- Easy Hot Sausage Feta Honey Pizza You’ll Make Again and Again
- Healthy Crunchy Spinach Feta Egg Rolls Made in the Air Fryer
- Refreshing Coconut Orange Glow – A Creamy Citrus Delight
Before You Go
If you try this Unique Hot Honey Ricotta Pizza – Easy Homemade Spicy-Sweet Delight, I’d love for you to leave a rating or share how you customized it.