Description
Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day are a charming and delicious way to impress your loved ones. These elegant, rose-shaped delights are crafted from flaky puff pastry, layered with rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for romantic dinners or special gatherings, they offer a delightful blend of flavor and stunning presentation that will create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or preferred toppings)
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into long strips (3 inches wide).
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each strip.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese, layer pepperoni slices, and add basil leaves sporadically.
- Roll each strip tightly from one end to form a rose shape; pinch edges to seal.
- Place each rolled rose upright in a greased muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza Rose (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg