Puff Pastry Football Pizza
This Puff Pastry Football Pizza is fun, crispy, and full of flavor. Flaky puff pastry forms the base for melty cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. Shaped like a football for a playful presentation, it’s perfect for sharing as a snack or appetizer at game day gatherings.
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Puff Pastry Football Pizza
Prep Time55 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepperoni, minced
1/4 cup black olives, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 Tbs fresh chives or parsley, chopped
marinara sauce, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Unroll one puff pastry sheet onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll out to about 10 x 15 inches.
- Using a pizza cutter, shape into a rough oval with tapered ends to resemble a football.
- Stir the ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives and parmesan together. Spread evenly on the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Place the second pastry sheet on top. Trim it to the same size as the bottom sheet.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut one-inch wide strips along the sides. Leave a 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch gap down the center lengthwise.
- Gently lift and twist each strip slightly to create a braided effect.
- Combine the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush evenly over the top and the twisted strips. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes before piping.
- Stir the cream cheese and herbs together until smooth. Place in a zip-top bag, and snip a corner. Pipe straight lines down the center to resemble football laces. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (2 twists): Calories: 270, Fat: 23 g (11 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 55 mg, Sodium: 480 mg, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 11 g.
55 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Unroll one puff pastry sheet onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll out to about 10 x 15 inches.
- Using a pizza cutter, shape into a rough oval with tapered ends to resemble a football.
- Stir the ricotta, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives and parmesan together. Spread evenly on the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Place the second pastry sheet on top. Trim it to the same size as the bottom sheet.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut one-inch wide strips along the sides. Leave a 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch gap down the center lengthwise.
- Gently lift and twist each strip slightly to create a braided effect.
- Combine the melted butter and garlic powder. Brush evenly over the top and the twisted strips. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes before piping.
- Stir the cream cheese and herbs together until smooth. Place in a zip-top bag, and snip a corner. Pipe straight lines down the center to resemble football laces. Serve with marinara sauce.