Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and drizzled spicy honey for a perfect sweet-heat combination.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 14 oz), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup almond flour
04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
09 - 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Hot Honey
13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 1–2 teaspoons hot chili flakes or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
→ Garnishes
16 - Fresh basil leaves
17 - Crushed red pepper flakes
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Steam or boil the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash until completely smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the mixture is uniform and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming a 12-inch round approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Smooth the surface evenly.
05 - Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat with the chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar for 2–3 minutes. Stir occasionally and set aside.
07 - Remove the baked crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly across the surface. Layer with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and optional red onion and bell pepper.
08 - Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the prepared hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust crisps up beautifully and sneaks real nutrients into something that tastes like straight comfort food.
- Hot honey is the magic touch that makes people close their eyes on the first bite and go completely silent.
02 -
- Flipping the crust after its first bake before adding toppings gives you a dramatically crispier base that holds up much better under the sauce and cheese.
- The hot honey thickens as it cools so drizzle it while it is still warm and liquid for the most even distribution across the pizza.
03 -
- Let the mashed sweet potato cool for five minutes before adding the egg so you do not accidentally scramble it into the mixture.
- A squeeze bottle for the hot honey gives you precise beautiful drizzles instead of one giant puddle in the center.