Preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside while heating. A hot surface helps create a crispy crust with beautiful golden edges and better texture.

Lightly flour your counter. Roll the pizza dough into a large circle or rectangle. Keep the thickness even so the pizza cooks properly and stays crisp in every bite.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. This simple mixture creates the rich and flavorful base for the pizza.

Place the dough onto parchment paper or a pizza peel. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough. Leave a small border around the edges for a crisp crust.

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the ricotta layer. Add parmesan cheese on top for extra savory flavor. The cheeses melt together beautifully while baking in the hot oven.

Transfer the pizza carefully onto the hot baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for about 13 to 15 minutes until the crust becomes golden brown and the cheese bubbles nicely.

Remove the pizza from the oven carefully. Drizzle honey evenly over the hot pizza. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and optional red pepper flakes for sweet and spicy flavor balance.

Let the pizza cool for two minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for color and freshness. Serve warm while the cheese stays creamy and delicious.