Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato (Print Version)
Bold sweet potato crust with spicy pepperoni, gooey cheese, and hot honey drizzle for sweet-heat perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 cups grated raw sweet potato (about 400g)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2/3 cup almond flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Toppings
09 - 3/4 cup pizza sauce
10 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni (about 85g)
12 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1/3 cup sliced jarred hot cherry peppers (optional)
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha)
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive, sticky dough forms.
03 - Transfer the dough onto the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch round circle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Smooth the surface and shape the edges evenly.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden brown and firm. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up during baking.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the par-baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer over the sauce.
06 - Distribute the sliced pepperoni, red onion, and hot cherry peppers over the cheese layer as desired.
07 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
08 - While the pizza bakes, combine the honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, or microwave in a heat-safe bowl for 10 to 20 seconds. Stir until well blended.
09 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey over the top and scatter fresh basil leaves if using. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust crisps up in ways regular dough never could and it is naturally gluten free when you use certified ingredients.
- Hot honey drizzled over bubbling pepperoni creates a flavor combination that will ruin delivery pizza for you forever.
- It comes together in under an hour which feels almost dishonest for something this impressive.
02 -
- Moisture is the enemy of a crispy crust so wring out your grated sweet potato in a kitchen towel until you are genuinely surprised by how much liquid comes out.
- Flipping the crust after parbaking gives you a golden bottom that holds up under toppings without turning soggy.
03 -
- Let the crust cool for two minutes after parbaking before adding toppings because this prevents the sauce from seeping in and creating a soggy center.
- The hot honey thickens as it cools so drizzle it while it is still warm and liquid for the most beautiful presentation.