Puff Pastry Pizza Twists
Puff Pastry Pizza Twists are a delicious and fun take on pizza, made with flaky puff pastry, cheese, sauce, and your favorite toppings twisted into bite-sized snacks. Perfect for parties, snacks, or game day treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 twists
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini pepperoni, chopped olives, diced bell peppers, or cooked sausage
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over one sheet of puff pastry.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and any optional toppings evenly over the sauce.
- Top with the second puff pastry sheet and press gently to seal.
- Slice the layered pastry into 1-inch wide strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Don’t overload with sauce or toppings to avoid soggy pastry.
- Twist tightly and press the ends down to prevent unraveling.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter for dipping.
- Great for prepping ahead—assemble and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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