Description

These Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Roses are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional pizza. Made with crescent roll dough, gooey mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and savory pizza sauce, they’re shaped like blooming roses for a beautiful presentation that tastes just as good as it looks.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough & Base

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce

Fillings

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package pepperoni slices

Extras

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh basil (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough
Roll out the crescent roll dough and press the seams together to form one solid sheet. Cut into 2-inch by 8-inch strips.
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce along each dough strip, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
Layer the Pepperoni
Line pepperoni slices along the top edge of the dough, overlapping slightly so they peek out over the top like rose petals.
Roll the Strips
Carefully roll each strip into a rose shape, starting from one end.
Place in Muffin Tin
Place each rose into a greased muffin tin slot. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Garnish and Serve
Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil and grated Parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

To avoid soggy bottoms, use just a thin layer of sauce. Muffin liners or silicone cups make cleanup easier. You can freeze them raw and bake straight from frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 rose
Calories: 220
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Pizza Roses, Pepperoni Roses, Crescent Dough Pizza, Mini Pizza Appetizer, Cheesy Pizza Snacks