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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
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pizza dough
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olive oil
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garlic
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dried oregano
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fennel seeds
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chili flakes (plus more for topping)
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salt
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fig jam
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ricotta cheese
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fresh basil
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shredded Italian cheese blend (I use provolone)
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prosciutto
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honey
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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.
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!
Spicy Honey White Pizza
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed fennel
- sea salt and chili flakes
- 3/4 pound pizza dough, at room temp
- 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
- 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces prosciutto
- honey for drizzling
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- 1. Position the oven rack in the upper 1/3 portion of your oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F for at least 30 minutes (ideally 1–2 hours). If using a pizza stone, preheat it too.2. In a bowl, stir together the oil, garlic, oregano, dried fennel, and season with chili flakes and sea salt.3. On a floured surface, stretch/roll the dough into a thin 12–14 inch round. Transfer to a lightly oiled sheet pan. Spread with the garlic oil and fig jam. Add dollops of ricotta, then sprinkle on the shredded cheese and basil. Top with the prosciutto.4. Bake 8-10 minutes, rotate, then bake 2 more minutes, or until the crust is golden.5. Drizzle with honey, add extra chili flakes, and top with arugula, balsamic and parmesan. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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This is SO good! I’m not sure how others didn’t like it. I used extra the olive oil/garlic as a dressing for my salad and it was also perfect for that!
Hey Jessi,
Happy Monday! Big thanks for making this recipe and sharing back. So glad it hit the spot!
Idk why this recipe is getting so much hate—I made it and thought the flavor combo was awesome. Definitely don’t skip the fig jam. And the balsamic is easier to add if you have a glaze or a reduction handy. But overall really nice!
Thanks so much, Alexis:) Love to hear this pizza turned out well for you, I appreciate you making it!
I didn’t enjoy this one at all. The flavors didn’t go well in my opinion and the prosciutto got so dry! 🙁
Very sorry to hear this, Jana. Thanks for trying the pizza and your feedback!
We really enjoyed this! I’m normally not drawn to a white pizza but decided to give it a try due to the interesting mix of ingredients. The sweet fig preserves, salty prosciutto, and tart balsamic mix is fabulous! I will also add that it’s so easy for your true followers and recipe makers to spot and ignore the mean, fake reviewers. Don’t let them get you down. They are so easy for the rest of us to ignore. It’s truly hard to understand their purpose. Thank you for giving us so many fabulous recipes and gorgeous pics! You are appreciated!
Thanks so much, Lisa! Love to hear you enjoyed this pizza, thanks a bunch for giving it a try!
Very easy and very tasty. I love flavors that seem unusual but are great together.
The only thing I did differently – I used a little less oil. Preference.
The one thing I will do differently in the future is use a bit less honey at the end. I think I went a little overboard with drizzling it, my fault!
My prosciutto was perfect. Not leathery or dried out by any stretch of the imagination. I guess my oven is pretty amazing. I have a very old gas stove.
Will be making this again!
Hey Heather,
Fantastic! So glad to hear you enjoyed this pizza, I appreciate you making it! Thanks for your notes!
The flavors were not it for me!
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for trying this pizza and your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed!
I did not like this one
Thanks for the feedback, Dale!
This was FANTASTIC! I love most of your pizza recipes but this one was one of my favorites. I loved the combinations of toppings. It all worked together so well! We will definitely be making this one again!
Hey there,
Thanks for giving this recipe a whirl, I’m so glad it turned out nicely! Stay warm!
Tried this and honestly it didn’t work for me. The ‘spicy honey’ combo overwhelmed everything.. it just tasted like sugary heat with no real balance. The white sauce was underseasoned and flat, and the toppings felt like an afterthought. Definitely needs more flavor depth and less sweet
Hi Amelia,
Thanks for trying this pizza and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed. Have a great week!
VERY good recipe! Wonderful for this snowy day. Very easy to assemble, yet I think would impress guests. I would make this for sure in the future! Great variety of flavors and ingredients
Hey Makenna,
Happy Monday! I’m grateful you made this recipe and for your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!
Loved this recipe. I used store bought dough in the deli section. I also accidentally bought chili and fig spread rather than regular fig. It gave it a great spicy kick and no need to add the chili flakes. I used a pizza stone in the oven only preheated for 35 min. Buy 2 pizza doughs and make 2 pizzas with the ingredients in the recipe. I will be making this again and again!
Hey Tracy,
Happy Monday! I’m grateful you made this recipe and for your comment, so glad it was enjoyed!
I liked the salty-sweet combo.
Great!
I almost used my pizza stone, but decided against it last minute and put it on a pizza pan. Another person’s comment below about the difficulty of getting it on the (* very hot!!!**) pre-heated pizza stone confirmed my doubts.
All in all a nice, different combo of flavors!
Thanks!
Linda
Thanks so much, Linda! Love to hear you enjoyed this pizza and thanks for sharing what worked well for you!
Have a great week!
I really wanted to like this, but unfortunately, the flavors did not go out for me at all, and the prosciutto turned out like dried leather
Hi Emma,
Very sorry to hear you did not enjoy this pizza. Thanks a lot for making it!
Too sweet
Loved the flavor combo so good . I was wondering if you have a trick/tip to move pizza from floured surface to hot pizza stone ? It was a struggle & pizza didn’t look pretty (shape wise) but tasted great ! Thanks
Hey Melonie,
Thanks so much for making this pizza, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Next time, try putting your dough on parchment paper with flour, roll it out and add the toppings, and then you should be able to easily transfer it. I hope this helps!
Delicious! Our grocery store was out of fennel, so I substituted it with onion powder and cumin and the flavors were great! Perfect lunch for a snow day.
Hey Sheena,
Wonderful! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed!
Have a great weekend!