Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable Version)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust loaded with pepperoni and finished with spicy honey drizzle.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 cups grated raw sweet potato (about 14 oz)
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 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha)
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with oil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, 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 evenly.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden and set. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce in an even layer.
06 - Arrange the sliced pepperoni, red onion, and hot cherry peppers over the mozzarella, distributing them evenly across the surface.
07 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
08 - While the pizza bakes, combine the honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, or microwave in a heatproof bowl for 10 to 20 seconds. Stir until well blended.
09 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle generously with the 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 crisps up in a way that will make you question ever going back to regular dough.
- Hot honey drizzled over melted cheese and pepperoni creates a flavor combination that disappears fast at gatherings.
02 -
- Squeezing excess water from the grated sweet potato before mixing is the single step that determines whether your crust holds together or turns into a soggy mess.
- Flipping the crust after the first bake gives you an extra crispy bottom that can actually support heavy toppings without collapsing.
03 -
- Grate the sweet potato on the small holes of a box grater for a finer texture that binds more tightly and crisps more evenly.
- Let the finished pizza rest for two minutes before slicing so the cheese has time to set and the hot honey does not run straight off.