Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable)

Gluten-free pizza featuring sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and spicy hot honey drizzle.

# What You 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 kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 3/4 cup pizza sauce, store-bought or homemade
10 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni
12 - 1/2 medium 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:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive, sticky dough forms.
03 - Transfer the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared pan. Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press and shape it into a 12-inch round approximately 1/4 inch thick, smoothing the edges for an even finish.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until the surface is golden and the edges feel set. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up during baking.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the par-baked crust. Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni, sliced red onion, and hot cherry peppers on top.
06 - Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden in spots.
07 - While the pizza finishes baking, combine the honey and hot sauce in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for about 30 seconds, stirring until fully blended. Alternatively, heat in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 to 20 seconds.
08 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the top and scatter fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and crisps up with a golden edge that rivals any flour dough you have wrestled with before.
  • Hot honey drizzled over bubbling pepperoni creates a sweet heat combo that will ruin plain pizza for you forever in the best way.
  • It comes together in under an hour and most of that is hands off oven time while you pour yourself a drink.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy of a crispy crust so wring out your grated sweet potato in a clean towel before mixing.
  • For extra crunch flip the crust carefully after the first bake using a second sheet of parchment on top to help.
  • Let the pizza rest for two minutes before slicing or the toppings will slide right off in a cheesy avalanche.
03 -
  • Grate the sweet potato on the smallest holes of your box grater for a finer crust texture that holds together better.
  • Let the finished pizza rest those crucial two minutes before cutting so the hot honey sets slightly and does not run everywhere.

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