Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato (Printable Version)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni and spicy 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 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 (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 Make:
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 bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
03 - Transfer the dough onto the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch circle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Smooth the surface and shape the edges neatly.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the par-baked crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella in an even layer over the sauce.
06 - Distribute the sliced pepperoni, red onion, and hot cherry peppers over the cheese in an even arrangement.
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 well blended.
09 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle generously with the prepared hot honey and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top if desired. Slice into portions and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust crisps up in a way that makes you forget it is not real dough, and the subtle sweetness plays beautifully against the savory toppings.
- Hot honey poured over bubbling pepperoni creates this glossy, spicy sweet situation that will ruin delivery pizza for you forever.
- It comes together in under an hour and feels special enough for company but easy enough for a random weeknight.
02 -
- Moisture is the enemy of a crisp crust, so wring out your grated sweet potato in a kitchen towel like you are angry at it before mixing.
- Flipping the crust after the first bake gives you a sturdier, crunchier base that holds toppings without sagging in the middle.
- Cool the pizza for just two minutes before slicing so the cheese has time to set slightly and your toppings do not slide right off.
03 -
- Use a pizza stone if you have one because the even heat transforms the crust into something remarkably close to traditional pizza.
- Let the hot honey cool for one minute before drizzling so it thickens slightly and coats in perfect ribbons instead of running everywhere.