Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable)
Gluten-free sweet potato crust topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, and drizzled with spicy hot honey for the perfect sweet-heat balance.
# 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 - 3 oz sliced pepperoni
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Hot Honey Drizzle
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 Steps:
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 10–12 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 combined.
04 - Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a 12-inch round, approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, using slightly damp hands or a spatula to smooth the surface.
05 - Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat with the chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar, if using. Stir gently for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
07 - Remove the par-baked crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella, arrange the pepperoni slices on top, and scatter the sliced red onion and bell pepper if desired.
08 - Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the 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 Advice:
01 -
- The crust holds together beautifully and tastes like actual food, not a sad compromise.
- Hot honey drizzled over crispy pepperoni changes everything you thought you knew about pizza night.
02 -
- Flipping the crust after the first bake gives you a sturdier, crispier base that holds toppings without sagging.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before adding the egg or you will end up with scrambled sweet potato bits.
03 -
- Wet your hands when pressing out the crust dough and it will not stick to your fingers at all.
- Make extra hot honey and keep it in a jar in the fridge for drizzling over everything from fried chicken to roasted carrots.