When you want pizza but don’t want to deal with dough, puff pastry pizzas are the answer. Flaky pastry bakes into a crisp, buttery base that holds all your favorite pizza toppings. Each little rectangle feels like a mini personal pizza, which makes them perfect for sharing.
These are great for appetizers, quick lunches, or casual party food. Puff pastry keeps things simple while still giving you that satisfying crunch around the edges. You can keep them classic with sauce and mozzarella or add extra toppings depending on what you have in the fridge.
Helpful Tips
- Score the border. Lightly scoring a border around the pastry helps create a raised crust once baked and keeps the toppings centered.
- Pre-bake the pastry. Baking the puff pastry briefly before adding toppings helps prevent a soggy center and keeps the crust crisp.
- Don’t overload the toppings. A light layer of sauce and cheese lets the pastry stay flaky and bake evenly.
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Puff Pastry Pizzas
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese sliced or freshly grated
- Fresh basil leaves torn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Unfold the puff pastry and roll with a rolling pin to flatten creases and thin slightly.
- Cut into 4 strips, then cut in half to make 8 rectangles.
- Use the tines of a fork to score a ¼-inch border around each pastry.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the center of each pastry.
- Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg mixture over each pastry, including the center and border.
- Bake puff pastry for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on each pastry. Top with cheese and any additional toppings you like.
- Bake again for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with torn fresh basil before serving.
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