Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey
Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey is a quick Italian-inspired flatbread recipe made with creamy ricotta, whole milk mozzarella, garlic oil, and hot honey. It’s great for easy weeknight meals, shareable appetizers, and crispy flatbread dinners. The cheese melts into a rich creamy layer while the hot honey adds a sweet and spicy finish over the crisp crust.
Servings: 4
Calories: 964kcal
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
Cooking Notes
Using whole milk mozzarella helps the cheese melt smoothly while keeping the flatbread rich and creamy. Baking at a high temperature gives the crust a crisp texture without overcooking the toppings.
Tips for Best Results:
- Brush the flatbread evenly with the garlic oil for flavor across the entire crust.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and texture.
- Bake until the cheese is bubbly, but the flatbread edges are not overly dark.
- Drizzle the hot honey after baking so the sweetness stays bright and balanced.
Nutrition
Calories: 964kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1611IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 996mg | Iron: 2mg
