Combine spicy soppressata pizza with drizzled hot honey for a flavor combination that’s sweet, spicy and salty–and that will truly excite your taste buds. With an easy homemade pizza crust that’s baked with pizza sauce made from scratch, shredded Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar or 3 Year Cheddar, soppressata and shallots­­, then drizzled with hot honey, topped with fresh basil and sprinkled with more shredded Cabot Cheddar, this is one family meal idea that will ignite a new excitement for pizza night. This recipe makes 2 8-inch pizzas, but we suggest doubling up to ensure there’s enough to go around! Share this hot honey pizza recipe with friends and family members on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram – and use our handle @cabotcheese when posting on Instagram.

Make the Pizza Dough:

Stir together the water and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the yeast and allow it to sit for 3 minutes, until it starts to get a foamy appearance.

Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.

Pour the yeast mixture into the center of the well along with the tablespoon of olive oil. Use a wooden spoon to stir everything together until a rough dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until a smooth ball has formed.

Place the dough back in the large bowl with a light drizzle of olive oil and cover with a damp towel. Set aside to rise for 15-20 minutes.

Make the Hot Honey:

Add the honey and chili flakes to a small saucepan over medium heat.

Cook just until the honey begins to boil and then remove from heat.

Set aside to cool then place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

Make the Pizza Sauce:

Add the whole peeled tomatoes, garlic, sugar, and salt to a large bowl. Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients until a smooth sauce has formed. (Note: This recipe will make more sauce than you need for the two pizzas but can be frozen for future use.)

Make the Pizza:

Preheat the oven to 475°F with a pizza stone or 10-inch cast iron skillet placed upside down, inside.

Divide the pizza dough into two equal portions. Take one half of the dough and place on a lightly floured surface, keeping the other half covered in the bowl until ready to use.

Roll the dough out evenly to an 8-inch circle and place on a piece of parchment paper.

Top the dough circle with about ¼ cup of sauce, evenly spreading across the surface. Add half of each of the shredded Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar, the soppressata and the shallots.

Slide the parchment with the pizza on top carefully into the oven onto the pizza stone or upside down cast iron skillet using a wooden pizza peel or a baking sheet.

Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sides of the pizza have puffed and the toppings have cooked through.

Remove the parchment carefully to a cutting board and brush the crust with olive oil.

Top with a drizzle of hot honey, torn basil and a sprinkle of Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar to finish. Repeat process to make the second pizza.

For more family meal ideas that are perfect for pizza night, try our White Pizza with Basil & Monterey Jack recipe next. Cabot is a cooperative of farm families and we work hard to produce our award-winning dairy products. We’d love to hear your feedback on this hot honey pizza recipe. If you have a chance, please rate and review it!