Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni and hot honey drizzle
# What You'll 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
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 - 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha)
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat 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. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms.
03 - Transfer the dough 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 to the touch. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up during baking.
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 rings, 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 has turned 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 Advice:
01 -
- That sweet potato crust crisps up in a way that will make you question why you ever bothered with regular dough.
- Hot honey drizzled over spicy pepperoni creates a flavor contrast that keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
- If you skip squeezing the water out of your grated sweet potato the crust will never crisp up properly and you will end up with a soft disappointing base.
- Flipping the crust after the first bake before adding toppings gives you an extra crispy bottom that holds up beautifully under heavy toppings.
03 -
- Let the crust cool for two minutes after the first bake before adding toppings because this helps it firm up and prevents sogginess.
- Taste your hot honey on a spoon before drizzling so you know exactly what intensity you are working with and can adjust accordingly.