Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable View)
Naturally sweet crust with pepperoni and spicy honey drizzle
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/3 cup flour (gluten-free or all-purpose)
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
10 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - Mash the boiled sweet potatoes until completely smooth using a potato masher. Allow to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until evenly incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture onto the prepared pan and press into a 12-inch round or oval shape, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the crust is set and just beginning to turn golden around the edges.
07 - Remove the crust from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface, then layer with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and red onion. Sprinkle dried oregano on top.
08 - Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
09 - While the pizza bakes, combine honey and red chili flakes in a small saucepan. Gently warm over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling. Remove from heat and let steep.
10 - Remove the pizza from the oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle the hot honey over the top just before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust tastes like comfort food and holds together better than you would expect, no complicated dough skills needed.
- Hot honey drizzled over pepperoni is the kind of sweet heat combination that makes you close your eyes and grin.
- It is naturally gluten free if you swap the flour, which means everyone at the table can dig in without a second thought.
02 -
- Wet mashed sweet potato will make your crust soggy and sad, so drain thoroughly and let it cool before mixing in the egg.
- If you want a crust that actually crisps, give it an extra 3 to 4 minutes in the oven before adding any toppings at all.
03 -
- Damp hands are the secret weapon for pressing the crust mixture flat without it sticking to your palms and making a mess.
- Taste your honey before heating it with the chili flakes, because a flat tasting honey will produce a flat tasting drizzle no matter how much heat you add.