Pizza Roses
Cute, shareable pizza roses made with store-bought dough, melty cheese, and pepperoni, perfect for date nights or parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can pizza dough Store-bought saves time; substitution: puff pastry for flakier roses.
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce Can be substituted with pesto or Alfredo.
- 6-8 slices mozzarella Use pre-sliced or slice yourself; substitution: provolone, cheddar, or gouda.
- 12-18 slices pepperoni About 2-3 per rose; substitutions: mushrooms, roasted peppers, sausage, or vegan pepperoni.
- 1 cooking spray or butter To grease the muffin tin.
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh basil For garnish.
- Cracked black pepper For garnish.
- Olive oil For drizzle.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or softened butter.
- Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Trim seams so the dough is even.
- Cut the dough into six long strips, each about 1-2 inches wide.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara down each strip, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
- Place cheese slices along each strip so they slightly overlap and arrange pepperoni on top.
- Starting at one end, roll each strip tightly into a rose and tuck the loose ends.
- Place each rolled rose into the muffin cup, seam-side down.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from the tin. Garnish with basil or olive oil if desired.
Notes
Store cooled roses in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes.