Description
The ultimate mashup of a classic party appetizer and pizza night. Featuring a tangy cream cheese and sour cream base, sharp melted cheddar, and fresh jalapeños, this pizza is finished with a trendy drizzle of hot honey for the perfect spicy-sweet balance.
Ingredients
The Base & Crust
- 2 pizza doughs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened + 1/4 cup sour cream
- Granulated garlic, salt, and pepper
The Toppings
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil pans with olive oil.
Dough: Roll out dough and press into prepared pans.
Sauce: Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and seasonings until smooth. Spread over both doughs.
Layer: Top with shredded cheddar and jalapeño rounds.
Bake: Bake for 12–15 mins until golden and bubbly.
Drizzle: Immediately drizzle with hot honey before slicing.
Notes
Softening is Essential: Room temperature cream cheese is required to emulsify with sour cream for a spreadable sauce.
The Hot Honey Rule: Add after baking to preserve the honey’s viscosity and floral flavor profile.
Dough ‘Snap Back’: If dough shrinks, let it rest for 5 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Pizza
- Method: High-Heat Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Slices
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75
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