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Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses Recipe

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Create a stunning and delicious Valentine’s Day treat with these Pizza Roses. Featuring soft pizza dough rolled with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni, these edible roses are perfect for a romantic dinner or a fun appetizer to share. Garnished with fresh basil and brushed with olive oil, they bake up golden and flavorful.

Ingredients

Pizza Dough

  • 1 pound pizza dough

Fillings

  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni

Garnish and Seasoning

  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it’s about ¼ inch thick, giving you a smooth, even surface perfect for layering your toppings.
  3. Cut Dough Strips: Slice the rolled dough into strips approximately 2 inches wide, which will become the base of each pizza rose.
  4. Add Sauce: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over each strip, being sure to leave the edges clear to prevent overflow when rolling.
  5. Sprinkle Cheese: Distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce-covered dough strips to ensure a gooey, cheesy bite inside each rose.
  6. Place Pepperoni: Arrange the sliced pepperoni along one edge of each dough strip, with slight overlap to create the rose petal effect once rolled.
  7. Form Roses: Carefully roll up each dough strip tightly, starting from the edge with pepperoni, to form delicate rose shapes that hold their structure during baking.
  8. Prepare for Baking: Place each rolled pizza rose onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and promote browning.
  9. Bake: Bake the pizza roses in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted perfectly.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, allow the pizza roses to cool slightly, then garnish with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and aromatic freshness before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes with the cheese.
  • Try using different cheeses such as provolone or gouda for a unique flavor.
  • Ensure the dough edges remain clear of sauce to prevent sticky rolls.
  • Brush with garlic-infused olive oil for enhanced aroma.
  • These can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Find it online: https://oliviabakes.com/valentines-day-pizza-roses-recipe/