Punch Pizza Style Spicy Pepperoni Thin Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A personal-sized thin crust pizza topped with spicy pepperoni and a blend of melted cheeses, inspired by Punch pizza offerings. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, brings together pizza dough ball (10.5 inch), tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese shredded for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 800 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 800 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pizza dough ball (10.5 inch)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
20 pepperoni slices
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
5 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Step 2: Roll out 1 pizza dough ball to a 10.5-inch thin round on a lightly floured surface.
Step 3: Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or parchment paper and brush the edges with 1 tbsp olive oil for a golden crust.
Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Step 5: Sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute 20 slices of pepperoni.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp red chili flakes over the top for a spicy kick.
Step 7: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 8: Remove from oven and immediately scatter 5 fresh basil leaves and 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese on top before slicing and serving.