Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza

Introduction

Few things rival the sheer excitement of biting into Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza: a sweet-spicy drizzle unites with silky prosciutto, creamy cheese, and crispy crust for a flavor adventure that’s unforgettable. Whether you want to wow guests on pizza night or upgrade your snack game, this recipe stands out for its perfect salty, sweet, and spicy harmony.

Why Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza is a Must-Try

What sets this pizza apart is the bold flourish of hot honey—a fusion that delivers both a lingering kick and just the right touch of sweetness. Layered with delicate prosciutto and finished with fresh mozzarella and basil, this pizza turns an ordinary pie into a gourmet experience. It’s crowd-pleasing and versatile, making it just as suited to casual dinners as it is to celebrations.

Perfectly Prepping Your Pizza Base

Start with fresh or store-bought pizza dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. To ensure an even, thin base (and to prevent sticking in the oven), transfer the dough to a sheet from the Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll. The parchment not only helps with effortless transfer but also promotes even browning for a crispier crust.

If you love prepping vegetables for toppings, having the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper on hand can make slicing and dicing a breeze, especially if you’re adding extras like onions or peppers.

Crafting the Ultimate Hot Honey Sauce

Hot honey is shockingly easy to make at home: simply warm your favorite honey with chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce. A small saucepan or a nonstick skillet like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet is perfect for gently heating and infusing the honey. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you assemble the pizza.

Assembling and Baking the Pizza

Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over your dough, then scatter torn mozzarella pieces. Lay strips of prosciutto over the cheese for salty decadence. For easy, even olive oil application on the crust, use the TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking—a great way to get a golden, flavorful finish.

Once prepped, bake at high heat until the crust turns golden and cheese bubbles. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle your hot honey over the pie. Finish with fresh basil for color and herbal balance.

Serving Suggestions for Maximum Impact

Slice and serve your Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza straight from the oven, perhaps on a rustic bamboo board to keep things festive. Pair it with a fresh green salad transported in a handy Bentgo Salad Container for a crisp, refreshing counterpoint.

Leftovers keep beautifully in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, retaining all that bold flavor for lunch the next day.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 8 slices, perfect for serving 2–4 people. Each slice averages about 275–325 calories, depending on the amount of cheese and prosciutto added, making it a reasonable treat packed with robust flavor.

Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza (Recap)

Elevate pizza night with this sweet, spicy, and savory Hot Honey Prosciutto Pizza. The marriage of crisp dough, melty cheese, luxurious prosciutto, and that signature hot honey drizzle creates an unforgettable taste sensation ideal for sharing—or savoring all by yourself.

Ingredients

Pizza dough (1 ball, homemade or store-bought)
½ cup tomato sauce (preferably Italian style)
8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
⅓ cup honey
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce
Fresh basil leaves
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 500°F. Place a baking stone or steel in the oven for best results. Line a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll for easy transfer.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to your prepared parchment.
3. Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Scatter mozzarella on top and drape with prosciutto slices.
4. Lightly spritz the crust with olive oil using the TrendPlain 16oz/470ml Olive Oil Sprayer for Cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Slide pizza and parchment onto the hot baking stone or steel. Bake for 8–12 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
6. While the pizza bakes, gently heat honey and red pepper flakes (or hot sauce) in the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet until warmed and infused, about 2 minutes.
7. Remove pizza from the oven. Drizzle generously with hot honey, scatter basil leaves, slice, and serve immediately.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes