Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Print)
Bold gluten-free pizza with sweet potato crust, pepperoni, cheese, and spicy hot honey drizzle.
# 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, store-bought or homemade
10 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni
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)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Transfer the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch circle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Smooth the surface and shape the edges neatly.
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.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the 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 evenly over the cheese layer.
07 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden in spots.
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 generously with the prepared hot honey and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top if desired. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and tastes incredible without any fancy flour blends or hard to find ingredients.
- Hot honey over pepperoni creates that addictive sweet and spicy combo that keeps you reaching for another slice.
02 -
- Moisture is the enemy of a crisp crust so wring out the grated sweet potato in a clean towel before mixing.
- Flipping the crust after the first bake gives you an extra crunchy bottom if you have the patience for it.
03 -
- Grate the sweet potato on the small holes of a box grater for a finer texture that holds together better as a crust.
- Taste your hot honey drizzle before adding it to the pizza and adjust the heat level because hot sauces vary wildly in intensity.