Introduction

Discover the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with this delicious hot honey flatbread pizza. Crisp flatbreads topped with melty mozzarella, spicy jalapeños, savory pepperoni, and a drizzle of hot honey create a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. It’s quick, easy, and sure to impress.

The image shows a small oval pizza resting on a wooden board with a white marbled surface in the background. The pizza has a golden brown crust that is slightly thick and looks soft. The first visible layer is a red tomato sauce spread evenly across the base. On top of the sauce is a smooth light orange melted cheese layer, bubbling with some browning spots. Scattered throughout the pizza are round pepperoni slices with a shiny, oily texture and slightly curled edges. Bright green jalapeño slices are placed evenly across, with details showing their seeds and inner veins. There are also small black olive rings spread on the pizza, which add contrast. The pizza is sprinkled with chopped fresh green herbs and a light dusting of crushed red pepper flakes. Thin drizzles of extra melted cheese run across some toppings. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey (Local Hive honey recommended for its rich flavor)
1/2 tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes or Aleppo for more flavor)
1 tsp hot sauce
Black olives, sliced
Fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
2 garlic-infused flatbreads
2 cups shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, blend of whole milk and part-skim ideal)
1/2 cup pizza sauce (Rao’s Homemade recommended)
12 slices pepperoni (thinly sliced, 2-inch diameter)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Place an oven tray inside to heat up. This ensures your flatbread base crisps nicely during baking.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Warm gently in the microwave for 10-20 seconds or heat briefly on the stove until slightly warmed. Stir well and let cool.
Step 3: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over each flatbread. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then arrange pepperoni, jalapeños, and olives on top. To keep pepperoni from curling, add a few extra mozzarella pieces over them.
Step 4: Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven and place the assembled flatbreads on it. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly charred and cheese is golden and bubbly.
Step 5: Remove from oven and drizzle with the prepared hot honey. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect mix of spicy and sweet.

Tips & Variations

For a milder version, reduce the chili flakes or omit the hot sauce in the honey mixture.
Try swapping pepperoni for spicy sausage or bacon for different flavors.
Use different cheeses like provolone or gouda for a richer taste.
If you don’t have garlic-infused flatbreads, regular flatbreads brushed lightly with garlic oil work well.

Storage

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 5-7 minutes to restore crispness. The hot honey can be kept in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

How to Serve

A single slice of pizza is shown on a wooden surface with a white marbled texture background. The pizza slice has a golden brown crust with melted cheese covering the base. On top, there are round, shiny pepperoni slices with a slightly crispy edge, and bright green jalapeño rings with visible seeds, adding texture and color contrast. Small black olives are scattered between the toppings. The cheese looks melted and stretchy, with some orange oil droplets on the wood around the slice. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the hot honey ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the hot honey in advance and store it at room temperature in a sealed container. Just give it a stir before using.

What if I don’t like spicy food?

You can omit or reduce the chili flakes and hot sauce in the honey to suit your taste, or simply drizzle regular honey instead for sweetness without heat.

Hot Honey Flatbread Pizza with Pepperoni, Jalapeños, and Olives Recipe

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This Delicious Hot Honey Flatbread Pizza combines a crispy flatbread base with melty mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and fresh jalapeños, all finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle. It offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal quick gourmet treat.

Author: Cleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 flatbread pizzas (serves 2-4) 1x
Category: Pizza
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

For the Hot Honey:

1/4 cup honey (Local Hive honey recommended for rich flavor)
1/2 tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes or Aleppo for more flavor)
1 tsp hot sauce

For the Pizza:

2 garlic-infused flatbreads
1/2 cup pizza sauce (Rao’s Homemade preferred)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, blend of whole milk and part-skim)
12 slices pepperoni (thinly sliced, 2-inch diameter)
black olives (quantity to taste)
thinly sliced fresh jalapeños (quantity for desired kick)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place the oven tray inside to heat up. This step ensures the flatbread base crisps nicely during baking.
Prepare the Hot Honey: In a small bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes. Warm slightly for 10-20 seconds in the microwave or gently simmer on the stove, then stir and allow to cool. Adjust the spiciness by varying chili flakes and hot sauce amounts.
Assemble the Pizzas: Spread pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread, then top with shredded mozzarella. Arrange pepperoni slices, jalapeños, and olives evenly on top. To prevent pepperoni curling, sprinkle a few extra mozzarella pieces over the pepperoni.
Bake the Pizzas: Carefully remove the hot oven tray and place your assembled flatbread pizzas onto it. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly charred and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Finish with Hot Honey: Once baked, drizzle the prepared hot honey generously over the pizzas. Serve immediately to enjoy the sweet-spicy flavor contrast. Save any leftover hot honey for future use.

Notes

The oven tray must be preheated to achieve a crisp flatbread base.
Adjust chili flakes and hot sauce quantities based on your heat preference.
Use garlic-infused flatbreads for added flavor but plain flatbreads work as well.
Leftover hot honey can be stored in a sealed container and reused as a drizzle for other dishes.
For less spicy variation, reduce or omit chili flakes and hot sauce.

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