Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Crust (Printable View)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, cheese, and spicy honey drizzle for sweet-heat perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Crust
01 - 2 cups grated raw sweet potato (about 400g)
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, store-bought or homemade
10 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni (about 85g)
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)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, eggs, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive, sticky dough forms.
03 - Transfer the dough onto the prepared pan and press it into a 12-inch round circle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Smooth the surface and neatly shape the edges.
04 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes until it turns golden and feels set. Remove from the oven and gently press down any areas that have puffed up during baking.
05 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface of the baked crust. Scatter the shredded mozzarella uniformly over the sauce.
06 - Arrange the sliced pepperoni, red onion rings, and hot cherry peppers over the mozzarella layer, distributing them evenly.
07 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, 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 heat-safe bowl for 10 to 20 seconds. Stir until well blended.
09 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the hot honey generously over the top and scatter fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is naturally gluten free and brings a subtle sweetness that plays beautifully with the hot honey drizzle.
- It delivers that perfect sweet and spicy balance without requiring a pizza stone or any fancy equipment.
02 -
- Squeezing excess moisture from the grated sweet potato is the single most important step for a crust that holds together.
- Flipping the crust after the initial 20 minute bake gives you a crispier base that can handle heavier toppings without falling apart.
03 -
- Use the small holes on your box grater for the sweet potato because finer shreds create a more cohesive crust that holds together slice by slice.
- Taste your hot honey on a spoon before drizzling and adjust the heat level because different hot sauces vary wildly in intensity.