Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey + Video

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Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey + Video

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 964kcal

Author: Jami Powell

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

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

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