Easy Pizza Roses
Delightful pizza roses shaped like flowers, filled with marinara, cheese, and pepperoni, perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Ingrédients
Dough and Sauce
- 1 can pizza dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Filling
- 6-8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 12-18 slices pepperoni Adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and pre-measure marinara sauce and cheese slices.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface and cut into 1-2 inch wide strips.
Building the Roses
- Spread marinara sauce over each strip of dough, leaving a small border at the edges.
- Lay mozzarella cheese slices over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices on top.
- Starting at one end, roll up each strip tightly to form roses and tuck in the ends.
- Place each pizza rose in the greased muffin tin, arranging them snugly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
These pizza roses can be customized with different toppings and fillings, such as vegetables or different meats. They can be made vegetarian or gluten-free based on preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.