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Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey + Video

📋 Modified: Feb 15, 2025 Published: Jul 16, 2024 by 👩🏻‍🍳 Jami Powell · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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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.

Craving creamy pasta instead? Try our Pasta with Ricotta and Peas.

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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.

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  • Why We Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Substitutions & Variations
  • How to Make Sheep's Milk Ricotta and Hot Honey Flatbread
  • Expert Tips for Success
  • Storage
  • Recipe FAQs
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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

Easy flatbread with ricotta and hot honey process shot 1 brushing garlic infused oil

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.

Easy flatbread with ricotta and hot honey process shot 2 adding mozzarella

STEP TWO: Add the Mozzarella Cheese

Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the flatbread.

Easy flatbread with ricotta and hot honey process shot 3 adding ricotta

STEP THREE: Add the Ricotta Cheese

Distribute dollops of ricotta over each flatbread.

Easy flatbread with ricotta and hot honey process shot 4 drizzling with hot honey

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

👩‍🍳Jami's Pro Tips: Want to take this recipe to the next level? Check out my expert tips below for the best flavor, texture, and meal prep hacks!

✔️ 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

Can I use regular honey instead of hot honey?

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.

What other cheeses can I use for this recipe?

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.

How do I prevent the flatbread from getting soggy?

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

Jami Powell
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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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 964 kcal

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.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover flatbread with ricotta cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze Freezing is not recommended.
Reheat To reheat, bake at 350°F until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is crisp.
Substitutions
  • 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.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.
Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 964kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 48gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1209mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1611IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 996mgIron: 2mg
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