Pizza Roses

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I Appreciate How Easy These Are To Assemble With Store-Bought Dough. The Rose Shape Makes Them Look Impressive Without Requiring Complicated Steps. I Like That I Can Customize The Fillings Based On What I Have In My Kitchen. They Bake Up Golden, Cheesy, And Perfectly Crisp Around The Edges, Making Every Bite Both Fun And Flavorful.

Ingredients

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1 Can Pizza Dough
1/2 Cup Marinara Sauce
6–8 Slices Mozzarella
12–18 Slices Pepperoni
Cooking Spray Or Butter
Fresh Basil
Cracked Black Pepper
Olive Oil

Directions

I Start By Preheating The Oven To 400°F (200°C). I Grease A 6-Cup Muffin Tin With Cooking Spray Or Softened Butter To Prevent Sticking.

I Unroll The Pizza Dough Onto A Lightly Floured Surface And Trim Any Seams So The Dough Is Even. Then I Cut The Dough Into Six Long Strips, Each About 1 To 2 Inches Wide.

I Spread A Thin Layer Of Marinara Sauce Down Each Strip, Leaving About A 1/4-Inch Border Around The Edges.

Next, I Place The Mozzarella Slices Along Each Strip So They Slightly Overlap. I Arrange The Pepperoni Slices On Top Of The Cheese.

Starting At One End, I Roll Each Strip Tightly Into A Rose Shape And Tuck In Any Loose Ends To Secure It.

I Place Each Rolled Rose Into The Prepared Muffin Tin, Seam-Side Down.

I Bake Them For 12 To 15 Minutes Until The Dough Is Golden Brown And The Cheese Is Fully Melted.

After Baking, I Let Them Cool For 3 To 5 Minutes Before Carefully Removing Them From The Tin. I Garnish With Fresh Basil, A Drizzle Of Olive Oil, And A Sprinkle Of Cracked Black Pepper Before Serving.

Servings And Timing

This Recipe Makes 6 Servings.
Prep Time: About 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 To 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Variations

I Sometimes Swap The Marinara For Pesto Or Alfredo Sauce For A Different Flavor Profile. If I Want A Flakier Texture, I Use Puff Pastry Instead Of Pizza Dough. For A Vegetarian Option, I Replace Pepperoni With Sautéed Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Or Spinach. I Also Enjoy Trying Different Cheeses Like Provolone, Cheddar, Or Gouda.

Storage/Reheating

I Store Leftover Pizza Roses In An Airtight Container In The Refrigerator For Up To 3 Days. To Reheat, I Warm Them In The Oven At 350°F For About 8 To 10 Minutes To Restore Crispness. I Can Also Use The Air Fryer For A Few Minutes To Keep The Edges Crispy.

FAQs

Can I Make These Ahead Of Time?

I Assemble Them Ahead Of Time And Store Them In The Refrigerator Until Ready To Bake. I Bake Them Fresh For The Best Texture.

Can I Freeze Pizza Roses?

I Freeze Them After Baking And Cooling Completely. When Ready To Enjoy, I Reheat Them In The Oven Until Warmed Through.

What If I Do Not Have A Muffin Tin?

I Place The Rolled Roses On A Baking Sheet Close Together So They Hold Their Shape While Baking.

Can I Use Homemade Pizza Dough?

I Use Homemade Dough If I Have Time, And It Works Just As Well As Store-Bought.

How Do I Keep The Roses From Unrolling?

I Roll Them Tightly And Place Them Seam-Side Down In The Muffin Tin So They Hold Their Shape During Baking.

Conclusion

I Love How These Pizza Roses Turn Simple Pizza Ingredients Into A Beautiful And Delicious Dish. They Are Easy To Make, Customizable, And Always Impress At The Table. Once I Serve Them, They Quickly Become A Favorite For Both Kids And Adults In My Home.