Name: Easy Pizza Roses for Valentine’s Day
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade): This is the base of your pizza roses, and it’s the first step to creating those soft, fluffy edges that we all love in pizza. You can make your own dough if you prefer, but store-bought dough is quick, easy, and gets the job done just as well.; 1 cup pizza sauce: Use your favorite marinara or pizza sauce for that classic pizza flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, you can make your own pizza sauce from scratch—just simmer tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil together for a fresh, homemade twist.; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese: The cheese is what makes this pizza so delicious! Mozzarella melts beautifully, becoming gooey and stretchy—perfect for a pizza rose.; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese: Parmesan adds a little salty bite and depth of flavor to balance out the richness of the mozzarella.; Toppings of choice: This is where the magic happens. Choose your favorites from the following options: Pepperoni (traditional or turkey pepperoni); Sliced bell peppers; Mushrooms; Onions; Olives; Fresh basil leaves; Prosciutto (for a fancier touch); Olive oil: A little olive oil brushed on top adds extra flavor and helps give the roses a golden finish.; Garlic powder and dried oregano: These two ingredients add a little extra seasoning to make the pizza roses taste even more irresistible.

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1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade): This is the base of your pizza roses, and it’s the first step to creating those soft, fluffy edges that we all love in pizza. You can make your own dough if you prefer, but store-bought dough is quick, easy, and gets the job done just as well.
1 cup pizza sauce: Use your favorite marinara or pizza sauce for that classic pizza flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, you can make your own pizza sauce from scratch—just simmer tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil together for a fresh, homemade twist.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese: The cheese is what makes this pizza so delicious! Mozzarella melts beautifully, becoming gooey and stretchy—perfect for a pizza rose.
1/2 cup parmesan cheese: Parmesan adds a little salty bite and depth of flavor to balance out the richness of the mozzarella.
Toppings of choice: This is where the magic happens. Choose your favorites from the following options:
- Pepperoni (traditional or turkey pepperoni)
- Sliced bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Olives
- Fresh basil leaves
- Prosciutto (for a fancier touch)
Olive oil: A little olive oil brushed on top adds extra flavor and helps give the roses a golden finish.
Garlic powder and dried oregano: These two ingredients add a little extra seasoning to make the pizza roses taste even more irresistible.

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). You want it nice and hot so the pizza roses bake evenly and get that crispy, golden finish we’re all craving.
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. You want it thin enough to roll but not so thin that it won’t hold up once you start adding the sauce and toppings.
Slice the Dough
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into long strips—about 2 inches wide. These strips will be the “petals” of your pizza rose, so don’t worry about them being perfectly straight; a little imperfection gives them a handmade touch!
Add the Sauce
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce along each strip of dough. Be sure not to overdo it—just enough to give the dough a good coating, but leave a little edge for sealing the rose at the end.
Layer the Cheese and Toppings
On top of the sauce, sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese followed by parmesan cheese. Then, layer your chosen toppings on top of the cheese. Whether you’re using pepperoni, veggies, or something else, the goal is to keep the toppings evenly spread out along each dough strip.
Roll the Dough into Roses
Now comes the fun part! Starting at one end of each dough strip, gently roll it up like a cinnamon roll, pinching the edges together at the bottom to seal it. As you roll, the cheese and toppings will start to form into that beautiful rose shape.
Place on a Baking Sheet
Arrange your pizza roses on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. They should be nestled closely together but not touching—this allows them to rise and bake beautifully.
Brush with Olive Oil and Season
Lightly brush the tops of each rose with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried oregano over the top for added flavor.
Bake and Enjoy
Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the roses are golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted. Once baked, let the pizza roses cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8
Calories: 300