Our Puff Pastry Twist Pizza is perfect for back-to-school lunches and easy Football Party Finger Food! It’s a kid-favorite snack too, and the best part is that they are so easy to make!
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.
School lunch pizza sticks are sure to be a favorite with the kids! The recipe is so simple, they can even help make them!
Ingredients for Pizza Puff Pastry Twists
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Pizza Pastry Puffs
- 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 1/2 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 over the top of the puff pastry.
- 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 to make 27 small sticks.
- Twist each stick gently 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.
Make-Ahead Twist Pizza
Want to make the pizza with puff pastry ahead of time? They can easily be assembled and twisted, then frozen in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag.
Bake in the oven straight from the freezer until cooked through and golden. You just need to add 5 more minutes to the baking time.
This is the perfect recipe to keep on hand for after school snacks. Who could resist a snack that makes the entire house smell so delicious? The kids and their friends will come running to your house after school!
Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
Our favorite way to enjoy these pizza twists is by dipping it in our garlic butter dipping sauce for pizza. Trust us, you haven’t lived until you try this combination of flavors!
Puff Pastry Twist Pizza Recipe Tips
- You can use pizza dough: We use puff pastry sheets to make these Pizza Twists, but they would also work with will pizza dough.
- How to defrost pastry dough: For frozen puff pastry, defrost at room temperature for about an hour before using to make it easier to roll and twist.
- Use only shredded cheese: Fill the Pizza Twists simply with tomato sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade) and shredded mozzarella cheese. Do not use the balls of fresh mozzarella. They have too much moisture.
- Light on the tomato sauce: Be careful to only add a thin layer of tomato sauce to the puff pastry or it will end up leaking out everywhere.
- Our favorite lunch combo: We love serving these Pizza Twists in a bento with half of an apple, grape tomatoes, and bell peppers (cut into small flowers with vegetable cutters).
Puff Pastry Pizza Recipe Varieties
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
Looking for more kid lunch ideas for school?
Make sure you check out our Hot Lunch Ideas for Back to School for more great kid-friendly ideas.
Easy Puff Pastry Recipes
We love cooking with puff pastry. These recipes are super easy and they taste amazing!
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Puff Pastry Twist Pizza
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry defrosted if frozen
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce plus more for dipping
- 3/4 cup mozzarella shredded, low-moisture
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 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 1/2 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 over the top of the puff pastry. Evenly 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 to make 27 small sticks. 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.
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Notes
- We use puff pastry sheets to make these Pizza Twists, but they would also work with will pizza dough.
- For frozen puff pastry, defrost at room temperature for about an hour before using to make it easier to roll and twist.
- Fill the Pizza Twists simply with tomato sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade) and shredded mozzarella cheese. Do not use the balls of fresh mozzarella. They have too much moisture.
- Be careful to only add a thin layer of tomato sauce to the puff pastry or it will end up leaking out everywhere.
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