Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable)
A unique sweet potato crust pizza topped with pepperoni, melty cheese, and spicy hot honey drizzle.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), 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 oz 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 with a potato masher until completely smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Press and shape it into a 12-inch round or oval, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
06 - Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes, until 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 the flavors steep.
10 - Remove the pizza from the oven and let it 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 is naturally gluten free and brings a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with spicy honey and salty pepperoni.
- It comes together in under an hour with no yeast, no resting time, and no special equipment beyond a basic baking sheet.
02 -
- If your sweet potato dough feels too wet to hold its shape, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it firms up, because excess moisture is the number one reason this crust falls apart.
- Baking the crust a few extra minutes before adding toppings is the single best trick for achieving a crispy bottom that actually supports a slice when you pick it up.
03 -
- Use slightly damp hands or a piece of plastic wrap pressed on top of the dough to spread it evenly on the pan without it sticking to your fingers and creating uneven patches.
- Let the hot honey steep the entire time the pizza bakes because the longer those chili flakes sit in warm honey, the more complex and fiery the flavor becomes.