Description
Delight your guests with these charming Heart Shaped Pizza Roses, a fun and creative twist on traditional pizza. Made with tender pizza dough rolled with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory salami or pepperoni, these individual rose-shaped bites are baked to golden perfection and garnished with fresh basil, perfect for parties or a special family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces salami or pepperoni, thinly sliced
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pizza roses evenly.
- Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into strips approximately 2 inches wide to form the base for each rose.
- Add the toppings: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each dough strip. Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Lay thin slices of salami or pepperoni over the cheese to add savory flavor to your roses.
- Form the roses: Roll each strip tightly into a rose shape, ensuring the layers resemble flower petals. Place each rolled rose upright into a greased muffin tin to keep their shape during baking.
- Bake the pizza roses: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove the roses from the muffin tin and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute salami or pepperoni with other favorite pizza toppings like ham or vegetables.
- For a crispier crust, brush the outside of the dough with olive oil before baking.
- Make sure the strips are rolled tightly to maintain their shape while baking.
- These pizza roses are great for parties and can be made ahead and reheated.
