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Easy Pizza Roses Recipe

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These Easy Pizza Roses are a fun and visually stunning twist on classic pizza, perfect as an appetizer or snack. Made with store-bought pizza dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, each rose-shaped pastry is baked to golden perfection with melty cheese and flavorful toppings. Ideal for parties, gatherings, or a creative homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1 can of pizza dough

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Cheese

  • 6–8 slices mozzarella cheese

Toppings

  • 12–18 slices pepperoni

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking your pizza roses.
  2. Prepare the muffin tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and to help remove the pizza roses easily after baking.
  3. Roll out the dough: Open the can of pizza dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to slice the dough into six 1-2 inch wide strips.
  4. Add marinara sauce: Spread a thin, even layer of marinara sauce over each dough strip, leaving a small border along the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
  5. Add cheese: Cut mozzarella slices to fit lengthwise on each dough strip and layer them over the marinara sauce evenly.
  6. Layer the pepperoni: Place pepperoni slices on top of the cheese with about half of each slice hanging off the edge of the dough strip; this creates the signature rose petal effect once rolled.
  7. Roll into roses: Carefully roll each dough strip from one end to the other into a tight rose shape, tucking the ends underneath to secure the shape.
  8. Place in muffin tin: Gently fit each rolled pizza rose into a muffin cup, ensuring a snug fit to hold their shape during baking.
  9. Bake: Bake the muffin tin in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  10. Serve: Remove the pizza roses from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings by swapping pepperoni with sausage, veggies, or other favorite pizza toppings.
  • Use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or provolone, for varied flavor profiles.
  • Make sure to leave a border on the dough strips when spreading sauce to keep the filling inside while rolling.
  • Let the pizza roses cool for a few minutes after baking to help them set and avoid burning your mouth.

Keywords: pizza roses, pizza appetizer, easy pizza recipe, party snacks, pizza rolls, creative pizza

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