Hot Honey Pepperoni in Vodka Sauce on a Heart-Shaped Sicilian Pizza
A delightful and interactive pizza experience featuring spicy hot honey, savory pepperoni, and a rich vodka sauce atop a heart-shaped Sicilian crust.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 batch Sicilian pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
For the sauce
- 2 cups Vodka sauce Can be made from scratch
For the toppings
- 8 oz Pepperoni Choose hot for extra spice
- 1/4 cup Hot honey Make or buy
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Substitute if desired
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil Use for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- If you're using homemade dough, let it rise until doubled in size. Otherwise, roll out your store-bought dough to fit your heart-shaped pan.
Making the sauce
- In a saucepan, heat some olive oil. Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant. Add canned crushed tomatoes, a splash of vodka, and a bit of cream. Let it simmer, then season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Assembling the pizza
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Spread the vodka sauce evenly across the pizza base, leaving a border for the crust.
- Layer the pepperoni generously over the sauce.
- Drizzle hot honey across the pepperoni, ensuring a bit of sweetness in every bite.
Adding cheese
- Generously sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, followed by fresh basil if desired.
Baking
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Finishing touch
- After baking, drizzle a little more hot honey on top before slicing!
Notes
To achieve the best results, use a pizza stone if available, bake at a higher temperature for a crispy crust, and avoid overloading on toppings to prevent sogginess.