Description
These Pizza Roses made with puff pastry are a showstopping and delicious appetizer that’s easy to make. Flaky, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, they’re perfect for parties, game days, and any other occasion.
Ingredients
– 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
– 1/2 cup pizza sauce
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal strips, each about 1-inch wide.
3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce onto each strip, leaving a small border at the edges.
4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
5. Sprinkle the oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) over the cheese.
6. Starting from one short end, tightly roll up each strip into a spiral, forming a rose shape.
7. Place the rolled roses, seam-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
For a variation, try using different types of cheese or adding pepperoni, mushrooms, or other favorite pizza toppings. These roses can be made in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian