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Simple Valentine's Day Pizza Roses Recipe

Savory, beautiful edible pizza roses made with simple ingredients—an unforgettable Valentine's Day treat that blends romance with everyone's favorite comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 –8 roses
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet or grease a muffin tin.
  2. Roll pizza dough to 1/4-inch thickness and slice into 2-inch-wide strips.
  3. Spread thin layer of pizza sauce on each strip, leaving 1/2 inch clean at one edge.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly and layer pepperoni slices along the sauced edge.
  5. Fold the unsauced edge over toppings, then roll tightly to form rose shapes.
  6. Place roses in muffin tin or on baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Cool slightly and garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

Avoid overfilling dough strips, and ensure dough is at room temperature for easy rolling and proper shaping.