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Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Honey Pizza

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Course Mains, Pizza
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup San Marzano tomatoes *we used our own and pureed them
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 cup torn mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, sliced, seeded if desired
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni or hot soppressata
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • honey, for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with olive oil. 
  • On a lightly floured surface, push/roll the pizza dough out until it is pretty thin (about a 10-12 inch circle). Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the dough with tomatoes and pesto. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Add the cheeses, jalapeño, and soppressata.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
  • Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!