Spicy Honey White Pizza.

Spicy Honey White Pizza, easy to make and so, so delicious! Think chewy-crisp crust topped with garlicky herb oil, fig jam, creamy ricotta, fresh basil, a melty blend of Italian cheeses, and salty prosciutto. The key is baking it hot and fast on a sheet pan so the edges get lightly crisp while the cheese turns bubbly and golden. Then, the moment it comes out of the oven, drizzle with honey, sprinkle on chili flakes, and finish with a handful of peppery arugula.

Monday pizza! Normally I’d think, save pizza for Friday… but both my cousins, Maggie and Abby (who I often turn to for help with silly decisions like “what should I share?”), agreed: pizza. And honestly, I couldn’t argue with that.

Now that I’m finally moved into the studio and back to baking pizzas in the pizza oven, I can’t stop. I’ve made so many pizzas over the past month, and it’s been such a fun creative reset. This one is a recent favorite. It’s simple, cozy, and reminds me a little of the white pizza my dad used to make when we were growing up.

He’d use those pre-baked pizza crusts (not to be harsh, but looking back… they kind of tasted like cardboard), then brush them with oil, add tons of chopped garlic, dried oregano, and more chili flakes than my mom and I could handle. He’d pile on the cheese, then finish with spinach and basil—or sometimes bell peppers instead. We always loved a good white pizza night.

This version is similar, just a little more elevated. I use my homemade dough, make a chili garlic oil, then dollop the dough with fig jam, creamy ricotta, and a mix of provolone and mozzarella. I add the prosciutto before baking, then bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melty and bubbly.

It’s quick to throw together, full of flavor, and honestly just one of those pizzas you’ll want to make again and again.

These are the details

Ingredients

• pizza dough

• olive oil

• garlic

• dried oregano

• fennel seeds

• chili flakes (plus more for topping)

• salt

• fig jam

• ricotta cheese

• fresh basil

• shredded Italian cheese blend (I use provolone)

• prosciutto

• honey

• arugula

• balsamic
• parmesan

The Tools

You’ll need an oven, of course! Then just a mixing bowl and a spoon or spatula, plus a sheet pan for baking.

And if you have a pizza stone, that’s optional, but it’s nice to have if you want an extra-thin crust or even crispier edges.

The Steps

Step 1: The Pizza Dough

I make my own dough, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought option. I love the dough from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods — both work really well here.

If you’re going the homemade route, I highly recommend making the dough one to two days ahead. I’ve been doing this lately, and it bakes up like real-deal pizza shop dough every time. The extra rest adds flavor and gives the crust that perfect chewy texture.

Step 2: Prep the Dough

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, then transfer it to a baking sheet. You can also use a pizza stone if you prefer — just be sure to preheat it well to help create a crispier crust.

Step 3: Add the Toppings

Start by making a quick garlic oil with olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, fennel, chili flakes, and a pinch of sea salt. Brush the oil evenly over the dough.

Next, dollop on the fig jam and ricotta, then sprinkle with the Italian cheese blend. Finish with fresh basil and prosciutto. The prosciutto gets lightly crispy in the oven and is so good.

Step 4: Bake

Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to brown.

Finish It

As soon as the pizza comes out of the oven, drizzle generously with honey and sprinkle with extra chili flakes. Top with arugula and finish with freshly grated parmesan.

So good!

That combination of garlicky oil, creamy ricotta, fig jam, and honey, plus a little heat from the chili flakes, is perfectly sweet, salty, and spicy — everything I want in a white pizza!

Looking for other pizza recipes? Here are some favorites.

3 Cheese Lemon Basil Pizza

Pull Apart Roasted Garlic Pizza Dip Sliders

Pesto Pizza with Feta Stuffed Crust

Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Calabrian Chili Roasted Red Pepper Pizza

Lastly, if you make this Spicy Honey White Pizza, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love hearing from you and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!