Description
This Easy Puff Pastry Pizza is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy pizza at home using frozen puff pastry. With a crispy golden crust, melted mozzarella, zesty marinara, pepperoni, olives, shallots, and pesto, it's perfect for a delicious and effortless meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry Base
- 14 oz frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Pizza Toppings
- 4 tbsp marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced and patted dry
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp pesto
Garnish
- Chili pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry evenly with a rolling pin. Use a fork to gently poke holes all over the surface to prevent excessive puffing. Use a paring knife to score a 1/2 inch border around the edge without cutting all the way through. Transfer the prepared pastry to the lined baking sheet and brush the entire surface, including the edges, with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
- First Bake: Bake the puff pastry in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. The pastry should puff up in the center and turn golden brown on the edges. Remove from the oven carefully.
- Add Toppings: Evenly spread the marinara sauce across the center of the puff pastry within the scored border. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices, Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced shallots on top. Add small dollops of pesto across the pizza for bursts of flavor.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted, and the toppings are warmed through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and cut into 9 equal squares. Serve hot, garnished with chili pepper flakes to taste for an optional spicy kick.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling out to prevent cracking.
- Scoring the edges helps create a raised border that keeps the toppings contained.
- Patting the olives dry prevents excess moisture, which can sog the pastry.
- You can customize toppings based on preference, such as adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or different cheeses.
- For a crispier crust, bake the puff pastry a few extra minutes before adding toppings.
