Puff Pastry Pumpkin Pizzas
These Puff Pastry Pumpkin Pizzas are a fun and easy snack for fall, featuring flaky pastry with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and melted cheese. They're perfect for Halloween or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
For the pizzas
- 1 package Puff pastry sheets Keep cold until ready to use.
- 1 cup Tomato pizza sauce Do not add too much to avoid sogginess.
- 1 cup Sliced pepperoni ribbons Cut into thin ribbons for easy design.
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Can substitute with cheddar or Italian cheese blend.
- 6 pieces Salted pretzel sticks Used for pumpkin stems.
- 6 leaves Fresh green basil leaves Add after baking for color retention.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven according to puff pastry sheet instructions.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into rounds or desired shapes.
- Spread a layer of tomato pizza sauce on each pastry piece.
- Add sliced pepperoni on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously.
- Place pretzel sticks to resemble pumpkin stems and add a few green basil leaves for garnish.
Baking
- Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serving
- Serve warm right after baking, optionally with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results. Avoid microwave to preserve crispness.