Here at Hot Star Honey, we're always finding new ways to add a sweet-and-spicy kick to our favourite dishes. One of our absolute go-to's? A Hot Honey Pizza that’s so simple, anyone can make it—but it tastes like gourmet magic. The secret is starting with a convenient store-bought pizza base, adding classic pepperoni toppings, and finishing it with a generous drizzle of our Scotch Bonnet Chilli Honey. Trust us, this pizza is about to become a weekly tradition in your home.
What You’ll Need
We’re big believers in keeping things simple without compromising flavour. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up your own Hot Honey Pizza:
- 1 ready-made pizza base (find this in the bakery aisle of most supermarkets)
- 1/2 cup tomato pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15-20 slices of pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings (like sliced red onion, jalapeños, or fresh basil)
- Hot Star Honey's Scotch Bonnet Chilli Honey
The Using-a-Store-Bought-Base Hack
Why spend hours making dough from scratch when most supermarkets sell amazing pre-made bases? These ready-to-go crusts are the perfect foundation. All the time you save on dough rolling can be spent enjoying your masterpiece hot out of the oven.
How to Build Your Pizza
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Preheat Your Oven
Heat your oven to 220°C (425°F). A nice, hot oven ensures a crispy crust with melty, gooey cheese. -
Sauce It Up
Spread that tomato pizza sauce evenly across the base. Get close to the edges, but don’t go overboard! It’s all about balance. -
Cheese, Please
Sprinkle your shredded mozzarella over the sauce. Don’t be shy here because pizza without enough cheese is just sad. -
Add the Pepperoni & Extras
Layer on your pepperoni slices. Feel free to add extras if the mood strikes! Jalapeños for more heat? Yum. Red onions for sweetness? Yes. Fresh basil for that garden-fresh vibe? Do it. -
Season Lightly
Dust the top with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning before popping it into the oven. It’ll bring everything together.
The Perfect Cooking Time
Slide your pizza directly onto the middle oven rack or place it on a pizza stone if you have one. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden with slightly crisp edges. Check on it around the 8-minute mark because nobody likes an overcooked pizza!
The Game-Changing Finishing Touch
Now for the best part. Once your pizza is out of the oven and slightly cooled (just enough so you don’t burn the roof of your mouth), it’s time to drizzle on the magic. Grab your bottle of Scotch Bonnet Chilli Honey and go to town. Whether you like just a hint of spice or a full blaze of flavor, add as much as you want. The sweet heat of the honey mingled with the salty pepperoni and melted cheese is nothing short of perfection.
Final Thoughts
This Hot Honey Pizza is everything a weeknight dinner or weekend indulgence should be: quick, easy, and ridiculously delicious. And with the bold, addictive kick of our Scotch Bonnet Chilli Honey, it’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
We’d love to see how yours turns out! Don’t forget to tag us on social media with your spicy creations. Happy cooking and, more importantly, happy eating!
