Pepperoni Hot Honey Sweet Potato Pizza (Printable)
Gluten-free pizza with veggie crust, spicy toppings, and sweet heat finish
# 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 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pizza Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce (about 5.3 oz)
09 - 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 5.3 oz)
10 - 80 g sliced pepperoni (about 2.8 oz)
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:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Steam or boil the cubed sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 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. Mix 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 approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
05 - Bake the crust for 20–22 minutes until firm and lightly golden on the edges.
06 - While the crust bakes, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan with the chili flakes or hot sauce and apple cider vinegar over low heat for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
07 - Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the marinara sauce evenly across the surface. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, arrange the pepperoni slices on top, and scatter the sliced onion and bell pepper if desired.
08 - Return the assembled pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are crisp.
09 - Drizzle the prepared hot honey generously over the finished pizza. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional crushed red pepper to taste. Slice and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato crust is secretly packed with nutrients and nobody ever guesses its gluten free because the texture is so satisfying.
- Hot honey drizzled over crispy pepperoni creates this addictive sweet and spicy contrast that makes it impossible to stop at one slice.
02 -
- Flipping the crust after its initial bake before adding toppings gives you a firmer, crispier base that holds up to heavy toppings without going soggy.
- Letting the hot honey sit for a few minutes off the heat allows the chili flakes to infuse more deeply and the mixture to thicken into a perfect drizzling consistency.
03 -
- Squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the mashed sweet potato before mixing the crust dough, because excess water is the number one reason for a soggy base.
- A light brush of olive oil on the crust edges before the second bake creates an irresistibly crispy, almost fried border.