Description
Pizza Roses are a creative and visually stunning appetizer made by rolling crescent dough strips with pepperoni, pizza sauce, and cheeses to form rose-shaped bites. Baked to golden perfection, these savory treats are perfect for parties or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 8-oz. tube crescent dough
Filling
- 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 and Prep Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 4 rectangles. If the dough has perforated edges, pinch them together to seal for a continuous surface.
- Cut and Assemble Roses: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each rectangle lengthwise into three 1-inch-wide strips. Spread a very thin layer of pizza sauce onto each strip, then sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Arrange the halved pepperoni slices overlapping along the top half of each strip, allowing the tops to extend slightly beyond the dough. Fold the bottom half of the dough up over the filling and tightly roll the strip from that end to form a rose shape.
- Place in Muffin Tin and Bake: Carefully transfer each rolled rose into a prepared muffin tin cavity, standing them upright. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving these delicious pizza roses warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can swap pepperoni with other cured meats or vegetarian toppings if preferred.
- Ensure to seal the perforated edges well so the rolls don’t open while baking.
- Use a sharp pizza cutter or knife for clean dough strips to keep the roses neat.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
- These are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American