Description
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roses made with puff pastry, pepperoni, and mozzarella—an easy, fun appetizer or snack perfect for parties and pizza lovers!
Ingredients
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1 sheet pre-rolled puff pastry (approx. 14″ x 9″)
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½ cup pizza sauce
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200g (7 oz) pepperoni slices
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Optional: honey or hot honey, for drizzling
Instructions
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Prepare Pastry:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Spread pizza sauce over puff pastry and cut into 8 equal strips.
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Assemble Roses:
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Line each strip with overlapping pepperoni slices, half hanging over the edge.
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Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
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Roll each strip to form rose shapes, sealing the edge.
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Bake:
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Place in a greased muffin tin.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Remove from tin carefully.
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Drizzle with honey or hot honey if desired.
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Serve warm.
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Notes
- Using muffin tins helps the roses keep their shape.
- Great for game days, parties, or themed dinners.
- Customize with different cheeses or toppings like olives or jalapenos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
