Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

Easy Hot Honey Pizza with spicy pepperoni and honey drizzle on crispy crust

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza

This easy hot honey pizza combines sweet and spicy flavors with pepperoni and mozzarella, perfect for a fun and addictively delicious meal without the fuss of complicated cooking.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pizza Base

1 package Pizza dough, store bought or homemade Use store bought for convenience or homemade for a personal touch.
1 cup Pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes with a pinch of salt Use a thin layer to ensure a crispy crust.

Toppings

2 cups Low moisture mozzarella, shredded Shred your own for the best melt and flavor.
1 cup Pepperoni slices Pat dry with a paper towel if oily for better texture.
1/4 cup Hot honey, store bought or homemade Drizzle on after baking for optimal flavor.
to taste Red pepper flakes (optional) Add for extra heat.
to taste Parmesan cheese (optional) For added flavor.
to taste Dried oregano (optional) For additional flavor.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 475 F (450 F works if your oven cannot handle 475 F).
Stretch your dough on parchment paper, letting it rest for 10 minutes if it keeps shrinking back.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes over the dough.
Add shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Scatter pepperoni slices over the cheese, overlapping some for varied texture.

Cooking

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and pepperoni is sizzling, usually 10 to 14 minutes.
Once baked, let it cool for 2 minutes before drizzling hot honey on top.
If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat.

Notes

If serving guests with varying spice preferences, consider drizzling hot honey in stripes or on individual slices. Avoid adding excessive watery toppings to prevent a soggy crust.