Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Pizza Dip
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
Gooey, cheesy layers of marinara, melty mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and just the right kick of chili flakes—all baked together until bubbly, then finished with a sticky-sweet drizzle of hot honey. Serve it with breadsticks, crackers, or chips, and it’s game over.
A bubbling dish of cheesy pizza dip swirled with hot honey.
This dip came to life on a night when I didn’t want to make an actual pizza but wanted it to taste like I had. Inspired by a make-your-own pizza that I ordered from one of my neighborhood restaurants, this hits all the right pizza notes: saucy, stretchy, cheesy, meaty (or not—totally customizable!), and then you get that surprise twist from the hot honey. People go nuts over this one, and there are never leftovers.
The best part? It’s wildly easy to make. Just layer, bake, drizzle, and dig in. It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it recipes that makes you look like a hero at parties. I love serving it straight from the baking dish so it stays warm and gooey, but you can totally transfer it to a fancy bowl if you want to class it up. You can also make personal size dips in little ramekins. So cute!
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 6–8 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 260
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
15–20 slices mini pepperoni or 6 regular slices, quartered
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
To serve: breadsticks, crackers, pita chips, or crostini
Steps
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until well combined.
Step 3
Spread the cheese mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or small skillet.
Step 4
Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the top.
Step 5
Add a layer of shredded mozzarella and arrange the pepperoni on top.
Step 6
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you want extra heat.
Step 7
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until bubbling and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Serve warm with your favorite dippers.
Make it your own!
🍄 Go vegetarian
Skip the pepperoni and top with sautéed mushrooms, roasted peppers, or olives.🧀 Make it extra cheesy
Add fontina or provolone for a stretchier cheese pull.🌶 Turn up the heat
Add pickled jalapeños or a splash of your favorite hot sauce to the marinara.🍞 Use a bread bowl
Hollow out a round loaf of sourdough and bake the dip right inside for a show-stopping presentation.
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