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Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day

Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day

Adorably festive pizza rolls shaped like roses using pepperoni and mozzarella. The perfect romantic appetizer or dinner for two.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 roses
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough thin crust works best
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce thick consistency
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese cut in half
  • 24 slices pepperoni regular size
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for greasing
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional garnish

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a standard muffin tin generously with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a thin rectangle on a floured surface. Cut into 6 long strips about 2 inches wide.
  3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each strip, avoiding the very edges.
  4. Layer halved mozzarella slices along the strip, then place pepperoni slices along the top edge so the top half of the meat hangs off the dough.
  5. Fold the bottom half of the dough up over the cheese, leaving the pepperoni exposed. Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other.
  6. Place the rolled roses into the muffin tin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the dough is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • Check the centers with a toothpick to ensure the dough isn't raw.
  • Cover with foil if pepperoni browns too quickly.