Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable Version)
Gluten-free pizza with crispy sweet potato crust, pepperoni, gooey cheese, and spicy hot honey drizzle.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 3 oz 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 to 2 teaspoons hot chili flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
→ Garnishes
16 - Fresh basil leaves
17 - Crushed red pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Steam or boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash until smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, egg, almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until uniform and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into a 12-inch round, approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
05 - Bake crust for 20 to 22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, gently warm honey with chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
07 - Remove crust from oven. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella, layer pepperoni slices, and add red onion and bell pepper if desired.
08 - Return pizza to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Top with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and brings a subtle sweetness that regular dough never could.
- Hot honey drizzled over salty pepperoni creates that addictive sweet and spicy combination people cannot stop eating.
- It looks and tastes like something from a specialty pizza shop but comes together in under an hour.
02 -
- Flipping the crust halfway through the first bake gives you a crisper base, but work fast and use a second sheet of parchment on top to keep it from breaking.
- Let the sweet potato cool slightly before adding the egg or you will end up with scrambled bits in your crust dough.
03 -
- Squeeze the mashed sweet potato in a clean towel to remove excess water before mixing the dough, it makes a surprising difference in how sturdy the crust becomes.
- Warm the honey gently and never let it boil or it will harden into candy on top of your pizza instead of drizzling smoothly.