Pizza Roses Recipe: A Tasty Valentine’s Day Idea
These delightful Pizza Roses combine the classic flavors of pizza—savory pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and tangy tomato sauce—into a beautiful rose shape. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, parties, or as a fun appetizer, they’re as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz. large pepperoni slices, cut in half
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 4 rectangles. If there are perforated edges, pinch them together to seal.
- Cut Dough Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each rectangle lengthwise into three 1-inch-wide strips.
- Assemble Roses: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each strip. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni halves along the top half of each strip, slightly overlapping, with the rounded edges extending beyond the dough.
- Roll and Shape: Fold the bottom half of the dough over the filling. Starting from one end, tightly roll the strip to form a rose shape. Place each rolled rose into a prepared muffin tin slot.
- Season and Bake: Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, perhaps with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Dough Options: Store-bought pizza dough or puff pastry can be used as alternatives to crescent dough.
- Toppings: Feel free to customize with other favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
- Cheese Variations: Try adding cheddar or gouda for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza Rose
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg