Sausage Ricotta Hot Honey Pizza (Sweet & Spicy Homemade Pizza)
Make sausage ricotta hot honey pizza with crispy crust, creamy cheese, and a sweet spicy drizzle. Easy gourmet pizza recipe for any night!
Equipment
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board and knife
- Oven preheated to 475°F (245°C)
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional for extra melt)
- ½ cup sliced onions or peppers (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- Fresh basil or arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare dough: Stretch pizza dough onto a preheated stone or baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Cook sausage: Brown sausage in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Assemble pizza: Spread ricotta evenly over dough. Add sausage and optional toppings like onions or peppers. Sprinkle mozzarella if desired.
- Bake: Bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and toppings are bubbling.
- Finish with honey: Remove from oven and drizzle hot honey generously over the pizza.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or arugula. Slice and enjoy immediately.
- Expert Tip: Bake on a pizza stone for a crisp, restaurant-style crust.
Notes
- Always drizzle hot honey after baking to preserve flavor and prevent burning.
- Turkey or chicken sausage makes a lighter version.
- Part-skim ricotta reduces calories while keeping creaminess.
- Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutty flavor.
- Pair with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.