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Hot honey pepperoni pizza recipe

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

430kcal
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
35 minutes
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
The Hot honey pepperoni pizza recipe is a modern twist on classic pepperoni pizza, featuring crispy pepperoni, melted cheese, and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. Moreover, it delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat in every bite. As a result, it has become a popular choice in both home kitchens and restaurant menus for people searching for bold and trending pizza flavors.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 80 –100g pepperoni slices
  • 3 –4 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 –3 tbsp hot honey
  • Chili flakes optional
  • Garlic powder optional
  • Parmesan cheese optional topping

Equipment

  • Oven or pizza oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking tray or pizza stone
  • Frying pan (optional for crispy pepperoni)
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Brush (for oil or sauce)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 220–250°C (425–480°F) for a crispy crust.
    Hot honey pepperoni pizza recipe
  2. Roll out the pizza dough evenly and place it on a tray or pizza stone.
  3. Brush lightly with olive oil for extra crispiness.
  4. Spread tomato sauce evenly across the base.
  5. Add mozzarella cheese generously.
  6. Place pepperoni slices evenly on top.
  7. Bake for 10–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from oven and let it rest for 1–2 minutes.
  9. Drizzle hot honey generously over the hot pizza.
  10. Add chili flakes or parmesan if desired.
  11. Slice and serve immediately while hot.
    Hot honey pepperoni pizza recipe

Nutrition

Serving135gCalories430kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein19gFat20gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat8gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol50mgSodium850mgPotassium210mgFiber3gSugar8gVitamin A420IUVitamin C5mgCalcium190mgIron2.5mg

Notes

  • Always add hot honey after baking to preserve its sweet-spicy flavor.
  • For extra crisp pepperoni, lightly pan-fry slices before baking.
  • Adjust spice level by controlling chili content in the honey.
  • You can mix variations like hot honey chicken pizza or hot honey pepperoni ricotta pizza for different flavor profiles.
  • Do not overload toppings to keep the crust crisp and balanced.

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