Description
This Hot Honey Pizza is a sweet, savory, and spicy masterpiece, featuring fresh mozzarella, creamy ricotta, salty prosciutto, and coppa, all topped with a drizzle of hot honey for the perfect gourmet twist. Ready in just 7 minutes, this pizza is perfect for weeknight dinners or an easy gourmet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 pieces prosciutto, shredded
- 4 pieces coppa
- 12 slivers red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1/4 teaspoon finishing salt (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Dough
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Step 2: Assemble the Pizza
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border for the crust.
- Add mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese in dollops across the pizza.
- Layer on prosciutto, coppa, and red onion slices.
Step 3: Bake
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy.
Step 4: Finish with Hot Honey
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot honey.
- Sprinkle with finishing salt for an extra flavor boost.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with a simple arugula salad for a fresh contrast.
- Serve with extra hot honey for a customizable spice level.
- Enjoy with a glass of red wine or a crisp cider.
Notes
- No hot honey? Make your own by mixing 2 tbsp honey + ½ tsp red pepper flakes and microwaving for 10 seconds.
- Prefer a crispier crust? Pre-bake the dough for 2 minutes before adding toppings.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
