Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day Recipe

Pizza roses transform simple pizza dough into edible flower bouquet perfect romantic appetizer or fun family dinner. Golden flaky layers reveal melty mozzarella pepperoni spirals resembling blooming roses.

This 5-ingredient crowd-pleaser serves 12 in 35 minutes ideal Valentine’s Day parties game nights or movie snack.

Why This Recipe Works

Pizza dough strips roll easily creating natural petal shape. Pepperoni overhang forms ruffled edges mimicking flowers. Muffin tin holds perfect rose form during baking. Light marinara prevents soggy centers. Italian seasoning adds authentic pizza flavor without complexity.

Ingredients & Prep

1 can refrigerated pizza dough or 1 lb fresh, ½ cup marinara sauce, 1½ cups shredded mozzarella, 6 oz pepperoni sliced thin, 1 tsp Italian seasoning.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 400°F. Grease muffin tin. Unroll pizza dough rectangle cut 12 strips 1½-inch wide. Spread thin marinara layer each strip sprinkle mozzarella. Layer pepperoni overlapping top half edge hangs over. Fold bottom dough over filling roll tightly place muffin tin. Sprinkle seasoning. Bake 15-18 minutes golden bubbly. Cool 5 minutes pop out serve warm dipping sauce.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature 2 hours. Refrigerate 3 days. Reheat 375°F 8 minutes oven crisp.

FAQs

Dough sticky? Dust flour lightly. Roses lopsided? Roll tighter press center. Cheese oozes? Less cheese higher oven temp.

Conclusion

Easy Pizza Roses deliver edible romance through pizza engineering flaky cheesy irresistible perfection.

Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day Recipe

Print Recipe

Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day transform simple crescent dough into romantic pepperoni rose bouquet. Golden flaky petals reveal gooey mozzarella centers with classic pizza sauce tang. Perfect 20-minute app for date night, Galentine’s gathering, or kid-friendly Valentine’s dinner. Ultimate Pinterest savory love token.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Yield: 12 pizza roses 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American Italian

Ingredients

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• Pizza Roses:
• 1 can (8 oz) crescent dough sheet OR pizza dough
• ¼ cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 oz pepperoni slices (cut in half)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup grated parmesan (optional)
• Dipping Sauce:
• Extra pizza sauce (warmed)
• Marinara
• Equipment:
• Standard 12-cup muffin tin

 

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 375°F. Spray muffin tin generously nonstick spray.
• 2. Unroll crescent dough sheet. Cut lengthwise into 12 strips (1-inch wide).
• 3. Spread thin pizza sauce layer down center each strip.
• 4. Sprinkle mozzarella + Italian seasoning over sauce.
• 5. Layer 5-6 pepperoni halves along top edge (overlapping, half hanging off).
• 6. Fold bottom dough half up over filling, press seal.
• 7. Roll tightly from one end into rose shape.
• 8. Place each rose cut-side up in muffin tin.
• 9. Bake 12-15 mins until golden bubbly.
• 10. Cool 3 mins. Pop out. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

• Half pepperoni hanging off = perfect petal flare.
• Nonstick spray essential = clean muffin tin release.
• Crescent sheet > individual rolls = seamless strips.
• Thin sauce layer = no soggy roses.
• Room temp serving = maximum cheese pull.
• Make ahead: Assemble morning, bake evening.
• Storage: Fridge 2 days, microwave 15 sec revive.
• Variations: Sausage crumbles, mini pepperoni, veggie lovers.
• Scale: 2 cans = 24 roses party perfect.
• Kid job: Rolling roses = fine motor fun.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 rose
• Calories: 185
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 520mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 7g
• Cholesterol: 25mg

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