Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses
Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses are a fun, festive twist on pizza night that turn simple ingredients into a love-filled meal. Made with refrigerated pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni rolled into rose shapes, these easy pizzas are perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner, family nights, or kid-friendly celebrations. Beautiful, delicious, and stress-free, Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses make any meal feel special without hours in the kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 Premade Refrigerated Pizza Dough
- 1/2 Cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Bag Pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin (this helps the pizza roses hold their shape).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into long strips about 2 inches wide.
- Spread pizza sauce lightly down the center of each strip (don’t overdo it).
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Layer pepperoni along the top edge of the strip so half of each slice hangs over the edge (this creates the “petals”).
- Fold the bottom half of the dough up over the filling and press gently to seal.
- Roll the strip tightly from one end to the other to form a rose shape.
- Place each rose into the muffin tin to keep the shape while baking.
- Optional: Lightly brush or spray the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and/or garlic powder.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool 3–5 minutes, then remove from the muffin tin and serve warm (marinara for dipping is amazing!).
Notes
- Dough options: Crescent dough creates softer, fluffier pizza roses, while classic pizza dough gives a more traditional, chewy bite. Both work beautifully for Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses.
- Don’t overfill: A light layer of sauce and cheese helps the roses keep their shape and prevents leaking while baking.
- Pepperoni placement: Letting the pepperoni hang slightly over the edge creates the realistic “rose petal” look once rolled.
- Make-ahead friendly: Pizza roses can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Kid-friendly swap: For younger kids or picky eaters, skip the pepperoni and make plain cheese pizza roses.
- Serving tip: Valentine’s Day Pizza Roses are best served warm and pair perfectly with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for best texture—avoid the microwave if possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1031mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 3mg
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