Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day Recipe

Introduction

Celebrate love with these easy and charming pizza roses, a fun twist on classic pizza that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Made with simple ingredients and shaped like delicate roses, they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

Ingredients

• 1 can of pizza dough
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 6-8 slices mozzarella cheese
• 12-18 slices pepperoni

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
2. Step 2: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to help release the pizza roses after baking.
3. Step 3: Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface, then slice it into six long strips about 1-2 inches wide each.
4. Step 4: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce along each strip, leaving a small border on the edges to prevent spilling.
5. Step 5: Place mozzarella slices over the sauce, cutting them to fit comfortably along the dough strips.
6. Step 6: Arrange pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, letting half of each slice hang off the dough’s edge to create petal-like layers.
7. Step 7: Carefully roll each strip into a tight rose shape, tucking the ends underneath to hold the shape.
8. Step 8: Place each rolled pizza rose into the prepared muffin tin cups.
9. Step 9: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Step 10: Let the pizza roses cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil.

Tips & Variations

• Handle the dough gently to avoid tearing; don’t stretch it too thin while rolling.
• Try mixing mozzarella with firmer cheeses like provolone or cheddar for more even melting.
• Ensure pepperoni slices hang off the dough edge slightly but stay attached to create the rose petals.
• Swap pepperoni for other toppings such as sausage, veggies, or different cheeses to customize your pizza roses.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to restore crispness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make pizza roses ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the pizza roses and refrigerate them before baking. Just cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and bake within 24 hours for best results.

What if I don’t have a muffin tin?

You can try baking the rolled roses on a parchment-lined baking sheet, but they may spread out more and lose the compact rose shape that the muffin tin helps create.

Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day Recipe

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these Easy Pizza Roses, a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza. Made with store-bought pizza dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, these visually appealing treats look like roses and make a perfect romantic appetizer or snack. Perfect for impressing your loved one with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

• Author: Lisa
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
• Total Time: 22-25 minutes
• Yield: 6 pizza roses 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Italian-American

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 the pizza roses.
2. Prepare the muffin tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to help the pizza roses release easily after baking.
3. Roll out the dough: Open the can of pizza dough and unroll it onto a clean surface. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the dough into six long strips about 1 to 2 inches wide each.
4. Add marinara sauce: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce evenly over each strip of dough, leaving a small border along the edges to prevent spilling during rolling.
5. Add cheese: Cut mozzarella slices to fit along the length of each dough strip. Layer the cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
6. Layer the pepperoni: Place pepperoni slices on top of the cheese strips, letting half of each slice hang off the edge to create the rose petal effect when rolled.
7. Roll into roses: Carefully roll each strip of dough tightly into a rose shape, tucking the ends underneath to secure them during baking.
8. Place in muffin tin: Gently place each rolled pizza rose into a muffin cup, ensuring a snug fit to maintain shape.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.

Notes

• Handle the pizza dough gently to avoid stretching it too thin and tearing during rolling.
• For less runny cheese, try mixing mozzarella with firmer cheeses such as provolone or cheddar for even melting.
• Ensure pepperoni slices hang just enough off the dough edge to create petals, but not too far to detach during baking.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in microwave for 20-30 seconds or bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes to crisp.

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