Description

This Puff Pastry Pizza recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a homemade pizza with a flaky, buttery crust. Using frozen puff pastry as the base, you can customize your pizza with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings. Perfect for a snack or light meal, these mini pizzas bake quickly and deliver delightful flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Pastry Base

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (optional egg wash for shine)

Sauce and Cheese

1/4 cup sauce of choice (tomato sauce, white sauce, pesto, BBQ sauce, etc.)
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheese of choice (or to taste)

Toppings

Pizza toppings of choice (such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare Puff Pastry: Carefully unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a paring knife, cut it into 4 to 16 pieces depending on desired portion sizes.
Score the Crust: Optionally, score a 1 cm (1/2 inch) border around each piece without cutting all the way through and poke holes in the center with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
Apply Egg Wash: Brush the egg wash over the top of each pastry piece to enhance color and shine during baking (optional).
Prebake the Crust: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the pastry puffs lightly and turns a light golden color, then remove from the oven.
Add Toppings: Gently press down the centers of each puffed pastry to create space for toppings. Spread your chosen sauce evenly leaving a crust border, sprinkle cheese, and arrange toppings on top.
Bake Again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions for best results.
Scoring the crust helps create a thicker, defined edge around the pizza.
The egg wash is optional but gives a beautiful golden shine to the crust.
Customize toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Smaller cut pieces make great appetizers or party snacks.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: puff pastry pizza, quick pizza recipe, easy appetizer, mini pizza, baked pizza