Description
This recipe combines the classic comfort of a pepperoni pizza with the sophisticated flavors of creamy goat cheese and a sweet-and-spicy hot honey drizzle. It’s an easy-to-make, five-star meal perfect for anyone looking to elevate their homemade pizza night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (tomato-based with herbs)
- 1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz soft goat cheese (Chevre), crumbled
- 1/4 cup ‘cup and char’ pepperoni slices
- 1–2 tablespoons hot honey (chili-infused)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Cornmeal for dusting the pan
- Flour for stretching the dough
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to its highest setting (475-500°F). If using a pizza stone, place it inside during preheating.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough into your desired shape. Use your hands rather than a rolling pin for a lighter crust.
- Dust the Pan: Sprinkle cornmeal on your baking sheet or pizza peel to prevent sticking and add crunch.
- Build the Base: Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough, leaving an inch for the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Add Toppings: Layer the pepperoni slices and crumble the goat cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Slide into the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Let rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle with hot honey and scatter fresh basil leaves before slicing.
Notes
Let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before stretching to make it easier to handle. For a vegetarian version, swap pepperoni for roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes. If you don’t have hot honey, mix regular honey with red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pizza)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg