Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Print version)

Naturally sweet potato crust with pepperoni and spicy honey glaze

# Ingredient List:

→ Sweet Potato Crust

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/3 cup flour (gluten-free or all-purpose)
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pizza Toppings

08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 ounces sliced pepperoni
10 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

→ Hot Honey Drizzle

13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil sweet potato cubes in a medium saucepan until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until completely smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, egg, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
05 - Press the mixture onto the prepared pan into a 12-inch round or oval shape, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
06 - Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes, until set and just beginning to turn golden on the edges.
07 - Remove from oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then layer with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and red onion. Sprinkle dried oregano over the top.
08 - Return to the oven and bake another 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
09 - While the pizza bakes, gently heat the honey and chili flakes in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat and let steep.
10 - Remove pizza from oven and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle the hot honey over the top just before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free if you use the right flour and tastes genuinely better than any store bought alternative.
  • Hot honey drizzled over spicy pepperoni creates that sweet heat combination people cannot stop talking about.
02 -
  • Wet or overly watery mashed sweet potato will make a soggy crust so drain thoroughly and pat dry if needed.
  • The crust firms up significantly as it cools so do not judge its sturdiness straight out of the oven.
03 -
  • Let the boiled sweet potatoes cool completely before mixing because warmth makes the crust mixture too sticky to shape properly.
  • The hot honey tastes even better if you let it steep for the full 12 minutes the pizza is in the oven.

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