What is the hot honey pepperoni pizza?

Hot honey pepperoni pizza is a classic pepperoni pie topped with a drizzle of warm, chili-infused honey. The honey brings a sweet kick that pairs beautifully with the salty, spicy pepperoni and gooey cheese. It’s simple to make at home and adds just enough heat to wake up the whole slice.

Is honey good with pepperoni pizza?

Besides pepperoni, we like to pair hot honey with spicy sausage, thin jalapeños, fresh basil, or a few dollops of ricotta. These toppings play off the sweet heat nicely. But even a simple cheese pizza gets a whole new life with a drizzle of hot honey right after baking.

Why is hot honey good on pizza?

Hot honey adds contrast. That bit of sweetness cuts through the richness of the cheese and pepperoni. The slight heat lifts the flavor without stealing the spotlight. It’s what makes hot honey pepperoni pizza stand out—it hits all the notes in one bite: salty, sweet, spicy, and comforting.

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza | A Sweet & Spicy Twist You’ll Love

Name: Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza That Will Blow Your Mind
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought); 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 20 slices thick-cut pepperoni; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Description

This hot honey pepperoni pizza is everything: crispy edges, gooey cheese, and a sweet-heat drizzle that changes the game. Simple to make, bold in flavor—straight from Nonna’s oven.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

1 clove garlic, grated

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

20 slices thick-cut pepperoni

2 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (or higher if your oven allows).

2. Stretch dough into a 10–12 inch round and place on pizza stone or sheet pan.

3. In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt.

4. Spread sauce over dough, leaving a small border.

5. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly across the top.

6. Layer pepperoni slices without overlapping.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

8. While baking, gently warm honey with red pepper flakes.

9. Remove pizza from oven and drizzle hot honey over the top.

10. Let cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching.

For extra crisp, preheat a pizza stone.

Adjust chili flakes based on your heat preference.

Store leftover honey in a jar—it keeps for weeks!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Pizza
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 8)
Calories: 275
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: hot honey pepperoni pizza, spicy sweet pizza, homemade pizza, Nonna's pizza