Experience the perfect blend of creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and a touch of sweet heat with this Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey. This Italian-inspired dish offers a balance of flavors atop a crispy store-bought flatbread, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
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Ricotta and Hot Honey Flatbread is a delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle. This combination creates a flavor that is both comforting and sophisticated, making it perfect for any occasion.
If you like this Italian recipe, you may also love our Pepperoni Rolls or want to learn How to Make Pizza with Store-Bought Dough.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Family-Friendly: Appeals to both kids and adults with its sweet and spicy flavors.
- Versatile: Great as an appetizer, snack, or light dinner.
- Customizable: Easily adaptable with different toppings and variations.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella: Provides a melty, gooey texture. Use fresh mozzarella for best results.
- Sheep’s Milk Ricotta: Adds a creamy and slightly tangy flavor. Substitute with regular ricotta if unavailable.
- Olive Oil: Enhances the flavor and helps crisp the flatbread.
- Garlic: Infuses the olive oil with a rich, aromatic flavor.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Adds a touch of heat. Adjust to your spice preference.
- Hot Honey: The star ingredient, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and heat.
- Fresh Basil: Optional garnish for a fresh and herbaceous touch.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Sheep's Milk Ricotta: Substitute with regular ricotta cheese or feta cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Hot Honey: Use regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Mozzarella: Try using a blend of mozzarella and provolone.
- Flavor: Add caramelized onions, spinach, or arugula for a unique variation.
How to Make Sheep's Milk Ricotta and Hot Honey Flatbread
STEP ONE: Prepare the Garlic Oil
Mix the olive oil with minced garlic in a small bowl.
Brush each flatbread with the garlic-infused oil.
STEP TWO: Add the Mozzarella Cheese
Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the flatbread.
STEP THREE: Add the Ricotta Cheese
Distribute dollops of ricotta over each flatbread.
STEP FOUR: Bake and Finish
Bake in a preheated oven at 500°F for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Drizzle with hot honey, garnish with fresh basil if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Expert Tips for Success
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✔️ DO Dollop ricotta in small spoonfuls since it spreads slightly as it bakes.
✔️ DO Drizzle the hot honey after baking.
❌ DO NOT Use pre-shredded mozzarella that are coated with anti-caking agents.
Storage
Store leftover flatbread with ricotta cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended. To reheat, bake at 350°F until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is crisp.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! If you don't have hot honey, you can substitute it with regular honey and add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to achieve the desired level of heat. This way, you can control the spiciness to your preference.
This recipe is versatile, and you can experiment with various cheeses. Feta cheese is a great alternative to ricotta. Provolone cheese also works well. Each cheese will bring a unique flavor and texture to the flatbread, allowing you to customize it to your taste.
To prevent sogginess, you can prebake the flatbread for a few minutes before adding the toppings. Additionally, make sure to pat any moisture-heavy ingredients, like fresh tomatoes or vegetables, dry with paper towels before adding them to the flatbread.
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Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey + Video
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry brush
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 Artisan flatbreads
- 1 ¼ pounds whole milk mozzarella not the pre-shredded variety
- 1 pound sheep’s milk ricotta
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes more if desired
- ¼ cup hot honey
- fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the minced garlic.
- Brush each flatbread with the garlic-infused oil.
- Evenly distribute the mozzarella and dollops of ricotta over each flatbread.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over each flatbread.
- Place the flatbreads in a preheated oven at 500°F (260°C) and bake for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle each flatbread with hot honey, garnish with fresh basil leaves if using, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut each flatbread into slices and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- Sheep's Milk Ricotta: Substitute with regular ricotta cheese or feta cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Hot Honey: Use regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Mozzarella: Try using a blend of mozzarella and provolone.
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