Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printer-Friendly)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, cheese, and spicy hot honey drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 14 oz), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 2/3 cup marinara or pizza sauce
09 - 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Hot Honey
13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 1–2 tsp hot chili flakes or 1 tsp hot sauce
15 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
→ Garnishes
16 - Fresh basil leaves
17 - Crushed red pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Steam or boil the cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash until completely smooth with no lumps remaining.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, egg, almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is uniform and well blended.
04 - Spread the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a 12-inch round about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
05 - Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes until firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat with the chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar if using. Stir for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
07 - Remove the baked crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella, arrange pepperoni slices on top, and scatter the sliced onion and bell pepper if desired.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Top with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper to taste. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and brings a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully against the spicy honey and salty pepperoni.
- Hot honey is the kind of ingredient that makes people ask what your secret is, and you get to watch their eyes light up when they taste it.
- It comes together in under an hour with no yeast, no rising time, and no special equipment beyond a baking sheet.
02 -
- Flipping the crust after its first bake before adding toppings gives you a firmer, crispier base that holds up better under the weight of sauce and cheese.
- The hot honey thickens as it cools, so drizzle it while it is still warm and liquid for the most even coverage.
03 -
- Squeeze as much moisture as possible out of the mashed sweet potato before mixing the crust dough because excess water is the number one reason the base turns soft instead of crisp.
- Taste your hot honey on a spoon before drizzling, and remember that the heat intensifies slightly as it sits on the warm pizza.