Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza (Print Version)
Bold pizza combining spicy sausage, creamy ricotta, and hot honey drizzle for the perfect sweet-heat balance on crispy golden crust.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
02 -
1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
03 -
1 tbsp olive oil
→ Toppings
04 -
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 -
1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage (crumbled)
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
07 -
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing
08 -
Hot honey, for drizzling
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
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On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base of the dough.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly, then distribute crumbled sausage on top. Add dollops of ricotta across the pizza and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
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Drizzle the assembled pizza with olive oil and transfer (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
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Remove from oven, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your spice tolerance.
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Use a quality ricotta for the creamiest results.
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For extra crunch, brush the crust with olive oil before baking.