Description
A festive and easy twisted pizza wreath made with puff pastry, perfect as an appetizer for any occasion. Enjoy the flaky pastry and savory cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets refrigerated puff pastry dough (rectangular form)
- 100 g tomato purée concentrate (or pizza sauce)
- 100 g aged cheddar cheese (alternatively aged gouda, gruyere, parmesan)
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough sheets: Lay two puff pastry dough sheets flat on a non-stick mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease handling during assembly.
- Spread tomato purée: Lightly cover each pastry sheet evenly with tomato purée concentrate or pizza sauce, creating a savory base layer.
- Add cheese layer: Sprinkle a light layer of grated aged cheddar cheese (or chosen alternative) over the tomato layer to add flavorful richness.
- Roll and cut dough: Roll each sheet lengthwise into a cylinder shape. Then, carefully cut each cylinder lengthwise down the middle to create four long twisted pieces in total.
- Form the wreath: Twist each of the four strips gently and arrange them together in a circular wreath shape on the parchment or baking surface.
- Apply egg wash: Whisk the egg with a small amount of water to create an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the twisted pizza wreath and sprinkle with salt to enhance flavor and aid browning.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (375°F). Place the twisted pizza wreath into the oven and bake for approximately 18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- This festive twisted pizza makes an easy and fun appetizer, suitable for kids and adults alike.
- The flaky puff pastry combined with tomato sauce and cheese delivers a deliciously savory treat.
- You can customize the cheese types based on preference—aged gouda, gruyere, parmesan work well too.
- Ensure the twists are not too tight to allow even baking and crisping.
- Serve warm for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
Keywords: pizza, wreath, puff pastry, appetizer, cheese, savory