A golden-crusted pizza featuring creamy ricotta, molten mozzarella, and a tantalizing drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey, crowned with fresh basil.
# Components:
→ Dough & Base
01 - 1 pizza dough, store-bought or homemade (12 oz)
02 - Cornmeal, for dusting baking surface
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 black 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 with pizza stone inside if available. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Dust baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal for easy transfer.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Spread ricotta mixture evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over cheese if desired. Drizzle olive oil evenly across surface.
04 - Transfer pizza to preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust turns golden brown and cheese bubbles vigorously.
05 - While pizza bakes, combine honey and red wine vinegar in small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until warmed through and blended, about 2–3 minutes.
06 - Remove pizza from oven and let cool 2–3 minutes. Drizzle hot honey generously over surface. Scatter fresh basil leaves across top. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
