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My easy Puff Pastry Pizza Twists are perfect for back-to-school lunches or a fun appetizer! Sheets of puff pastry are filled with a layer of tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, cut into slices, then twisted and baked until golden, all in under 30 minutes. Puff pastry pizza makes the best school lunch pizza sticks, and the recipe is so simple, the kids can even help make them!
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Best Pizza Twists
One of my all-time favorite snacks to make for my kids was pizza twists. Now that they’re all grown up, I get to make them with my grandchildren, and it always brings a smile to my face to see how excited they get helping out in the kitchen!
This recipe for pizza puff pastry twists is so simple, even the littlest hands can help make it. All you need are a few easy ingredients and 30 minutes to make and bake them. You can even customize pizza twists however you like by adding your favorite pizza toppings!
Of course, I promise you, these pizza twists are for more than just kids. Adults will love snacking on these too, so they make a great choice for serving as a fun appetizer for movie night or the big game!
Yummy, easy and whole new twist , haha on pizza. Easy to eat and fun!
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Puff Pastry Pizza FAQs
You can make puff pastry pizza twists ahead of time by assembling them into twists, then freezing them. Bake them straight from frozen until cooked through and golden by adding 5 more minutes to the baking time. They are so easy to make ahead this way!
You can freeze pizza twists by assembling them into twists first, then arranging them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer bag labeled with the date. Store for up to 2 months.
Leftover puff pastry pizza will last stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
You can make gluten-free pizza twists by using gluten-free puff pastry. Double-check to make sure your tomato sauce is gluten-free as well.
Pizza Twists Ingredients
- puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- tomato sauce (plus more for dipping)
- mozzarella cheese, shredded
- egg
- water
- dried oregano
- garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese
This is one of the easiest puff pastry pizza recipes, using just a handful of simple ingredients. If you want, you can customize your pizza twists by adding your favorite toppings, like pepperoni.
Puff Pastry Pizza Toppings
Puff pastry finger food is such fun! Want some variety? Try different adding some of these delicious ingredients to your pizza twists:
- bell peppers
- mushrooms
- pepperoni
- sausage
- spinach
- different types of cheese
- cheesesteak
- ground beef
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
My family’s favorite way to enjoy puff pastry pizza twists is by dipping them in homemade garlic butter dipping sauce for pizza. Trust me, you haven’t lived until you try this combination of flavors!
How to Make Pizza Twists
- Preheat oven to 400˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll sheets of puff pastry into smooth, equal rectangles.
- Brush the tomato sauce over the top of one of the puff pastry sheets, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella. Top with the other sheet of puff pastry.
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and water. Brush this egg mixture over the top of the puff pastry, then sprinkle evenly over the top with the oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cut the sheet lengthwise into 9 equal long strips, then cross-wise twice to cut the strips into thirds, making 27 small sticks.
- Twist each stick gently in your hands while holding the two sheets together, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with additional tomato sauce for dipping.
Puff Pastry Pizza Recipe Tips
- You can use pizza dough instead of puff pastry to make pizza twists if you prefer.
- Defrost frozen puff pastry to room temperature for about an hour before making this recipe to make it easier to roll and twist.
- Only use shredded cheese to fill the pizza twists. Fresh mozzarella balls have too much moisture and will not work well for this recipe.
- Add only a thin layer of tomato sauce to the puff pastry, or your pizza twists will leak everywhere!
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📋 Recipe
Easy Pizza Twists (Kid-friendly)
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or cooking oil spray for greasing baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted if frozen
- ¼ cup tomato sauce plus more for dipping
- ¾ cup mozzarella shredded, low-moisture
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F and line two baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease. On a lightly floured surface, roll the 2 sheets of puff pastry into smooth, equal rectangles. Brush the tomato sauce over the top of one of the puff pastry sheets, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella. Top with the other sheet of puff pastry.2 sheets puff pastry, ¼ cup tomato sauce, ¾ cup mozzarella
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and water. Brush over the top of the puff pastry. Evenly top with the oregano, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Finally, cut the sheet lengthwise into 9 equal long strips, then cross-wise twice to cut the strips into thirds to make 27 small sticks.1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon water, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Twist each stick gently while holding the two sheets together and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Serve with additional tomato sauce for dipping, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use pizza dough instead of puff pastry to make pizza twists if you prefer.
- Defrost frozen puff pastry to room temperature for about an hour before making this recipe to make it easier to roll and twist.
- Only use shredded cheese to fill the pizza twists. Fresh mozzarella balls have too much moisture and will not work well for this recipe.
- Add only a thin layer of tomato sauce to the puff pastry, or your pizza twists will leak everywhere!
Let us know what you think or ask a question about the recipe!