Description

This Cheater’s Sicilian-Style Pizza with Jalapeños and Honey is a delicious and easy-to-make sheet pan pizza that combines the rich creaminess of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with the spicy kick of pickled jalapeños and a sweet drizzle of honey. Using store-bought dough and a well-oiled baking pan, this recipe creates a crisp, golden crust reminiscent of classic Sicilian pizza. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this pizza balances savory, spicy, and sweet flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough and Base

1 pound store-bought pizza dough
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cheeses

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Toppings and Seasonings

1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, drained
2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the pan and dough: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Generously oil a 9×13-inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to ensure a crispy crust. Press the pizza dough evenly into the pan, gently stretching it to reach all corners.
Add sauce and cheeses: Lightly spread the marinara sauce over the dough surface. Dollop the whole milk ricotta cheese evenly across the pizza. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses on top.
Top with jalapeños and seasonings: Distribute the sliced pickled jalapeños evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and if desired, crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza to enrich the flavor and help the crust crisp.
Bake the pizza: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Finish with honey and rest: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey to introduce a sweet contrast to the spicy toppings. Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces and serving.

Notes

Using a well-oiled pan helps create a crisp, almost fried Sicilian-style crust.
You can substitute hot honey for regular honey to add an extra layer of heat to the pizza.
For extra spice, increase the amount of jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
Allowing the pizza to rest before slicing lets the cheese set slightly for cleaner slices.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American