1. Can I make Pizza Roses ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble the pizza roses up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerate them in the muffin tin until you’re ready to bake. Simply cover them tightly with plastic wrap and bake just before serving. If already baked, reheat in an oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for best texture.

2. What can I use if I don’t have a muffin tin?

If you don’t have a muffin tin, place the rolled roses on a parchment-lined baking sheet. To help them keep their shape, make sure the dough strip is rolled tightly and position them so the seam side faces down. They may spread slightly but will still look beautiful and taste great.

3. How do I prevent the pizza roses from becoming soggy?

To keep your Pizza Roses for Valentine's Day crisp, avoid overloading them with sauce or cheese. Use a light hand when spreading marinara and opt for low-moisture mozzarella slices. You can also bake them on the lower oven rack to ensure the bottoms get nicely browned and crispy.

Pizza Roses for Valentine's Day – Easy Recipe

Name: Pizza Roses for Valentine's Day
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 can pizza dough: forms the base and structure of the roses; 1/3 cup marinara sauce: adds tangy flavor and moisture; 6 slices mozzarella cheese: provides melty, creamy texture; 18–24 slices pepperoni: adds savory, spicy kick; Non-stick spray or butter: to grease muffin tin

Description

These Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day are a creative, romantic twist on classic pizza, baked into rose-shaped appetizers using pizza dough, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Perfect for a quick date-night treat or Valentine’s Day celebration.

Ingredients

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1 can pizza dough: forms the base and structure of the roses
1/3 cup marinara sauce: adds tangy flavor and moisture
6 slices mozzarella cheese: provides melty, creamy texture
18–24 slices pepperoni: adds savory, spicy kick
Non-stick spray or butter: to grease muffin tin

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
Roll out pizza dough on a clean surface into a rectangle.
Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into six equal long horizontal strips.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each strip, adjusting the amount to your taste.
Place slices of mozzarella evenly on top of the sauce on each strip.
Arrange 3–4 slices of pepperoni along each strip, ensuring half of each slice hangs off the top edge.
Carefully roll each strip from one end to the other, forming a rose shape.
Place each rolled strip into a greased muffin tin compartment.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing and serving.

Notes

Use parchment paper liners for easier removal and cleanup.
Don’t overfill with sauce to avoid soggy dough.
Try adding fresh basil or red pepper flakes for a flavor boost.
Perfect with a side of garlic dip or ranch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pizza rose
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 25mg