Description
Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day! Whip up these cheesy, savory bites in minutes with puff pastry, marinara, pepperoni, and mozzarella. Irresistibly delicious and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (13.8 oz/391g) refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough
- ½ cup (120ml) pizza sauce
- 1½ cups (170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3–4 tablespoons (15-20g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 24–30 slices of pepperoni (about 3.5 oz/100g)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1g) Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) garlic powder
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly greasing a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Dust your work surface with a small amount of flour to prevent sticking. Unroll your pizza dough onto the floured surface and gently stretch it to form a rectangle approximately 12×9 inches. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 equal strips, each about 1-inch wide and 9-inches long.
- Step 2: Create Your Rose Base Spread about 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce in a thin layer across each dough strip, leaving a ½-inch border at the bottom edge. Sprinkle a light layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by a pinch of Parmesan for added flavor dimension. Arrange 2-3 pepperoni slices along the upper edge of each strip, overlapping them halfway to create the petal effect for your Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day.
- Step 3: Form Your Roses Starting from one end, carefully roll each prepared dough strip into a spiral, keeping the roll relatively tight to maintain the rose shape. As you roll, the pepperoni slices will naturally curve and create the appearance of rose petals. Pinch the end of the dough strip to seal it closed, preventing your rose from unfurling during baking. Place each completed rose into a cup of your prepared muffin tin, with the pepperoni edges facing upward.
- Step 4: Add Final Touches In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Using a pastry brush, gently brush this aromatic mixture over the tops of your pizza roses. This will not only enhance the flavor but also help them achieve that beautiful golden finish that makes them irresistible. Sprinkle any remaining mozzarella and a touch of Parmesan on top of each rose for added visual appeal.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Place your muffin tin on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the roses are puffed up and golden around the edges. The cheese should be completely melted and beginning to brown in spots. Once done, remove from the oven and allow the Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day to cool in the tin for 2-3 minutes before carefully removing them using a spoon or knife to loosen the edges. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and serve while still warm for the most romantic presentation.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza rose
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 380 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams