Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable Version)
Sizzling sweet and spicy gluten-free pizza with crispy pepperoni, gooey cheese, and hot honey on nutrient-packed sweet potato crust.
# What You 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 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 2/3 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
# 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, about 10 to 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. Stir until the mixture is uniform and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the sweet potato mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a 12-inch round about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Bake the crust for 20 to 22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, gently warm the honey with chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
07 - Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Layer on the sliced pepperoni and add red onion and bell pepper if desired.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Top with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper to taste. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is secretly nutritious but tastes like something you would order at a weekend farmers market stand.
- Hot honey and pepperoni together create that addictive sweet and salty combo that makes it impossible to stop at one slice.
02 -
- Flipping the crust after the first bake gives you a sturdier, crisper base that holds toppings without sagging in the middle.
- Letting the mashed sweet potato cool slightly before adding the egg prevents scrambling it into the mixture.
03 -
- Press the crust mixture firmly onto the parchment rather than just spreading it loosely because compression is what gives you that satisfying chew.
- Doubling the hot honey batch means you have leftover drizzle for everything from fried chicken to roasted carrots later in the week.