Enjoy golden crust, creamy ricotta, bubbling mozzarella, spicy honey, and fresh basil for a sweet-heat finish. Pure delight.
# What you'll need:
→ Dough & Base
01 - 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 12 oz)
02 - Cornmeal, for dusting
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Cheese Layer
04 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Hot Honey
09 - 1/4 cup honey
10 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh basil leaves
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Dust a baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal for easier transfer.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
04 - Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the cheese.
05 - Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
06 - While pizza bakes, prepare hot honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and red wine vinegar. Stir occasionally until warmed and blended, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Remove pizza from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Generously drizzle hot honey over the pizza. Scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Slice and serve immediately.
