Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato (Printable Version)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, cheese, and spicy hot honey for ultimate flavor.
# 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
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha)
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh basil leaves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive, sticky dough forms.
03 - Transfer the dough onto the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch round, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Smooth the surface and shape the edges neatly.
04 - Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up during baking.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese in an even layer on top.
06 - Distribute the sliced pepperoni, red onion, and hot cherry peppers evenly across the cheese layer.
07 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
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, then stir until fully blended.
09 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey over the top and scatter fresh basil leaves as desired. Slice into portions and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and brings a gorgeous orange hue that makes every slice feel like a celebration.
- Hot honey drizzled over spicy pepperoni creates that addictive sweet heat combination you will crave every Friday night.
02 -
- Squeezing the grated sweet potato dry before mixing is the single most important step for a crust that holds together and crisps properly.
- For an extra crispy base, carefully flip the crust after the initial 20 minute bake, then add your toppings and return to the oven.
03 -
- Grate the sweet potato using the smallest holes on your box grater for a crust that holds together more like traditional dough.
- The hot honey keeps in a jar at room temperature for weeks, so make extra and drizzle it over everything from fried chicken to roasted carrots.