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Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe

ByLuna Collins October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Introduction

Crescent Roll Pizzas are a fun and easy twist on traditional pizza, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. Using flaky crescent roll dough as the base, these mini pizzas come together in no time with your favorite toppings.

A small, thick mini pizza cupcake sits on a white plate with a white marbled texture as the background. The bottom layer is a golden, baked dough crust with a soft, slightly airy texture visible at the bite mark. Above this, a rich, red tomato sauce layer peeks out, covered by melted, gooey white cheese that stretches and drips slightly from the edge. On top of the cheese, a few glossy, dark orange pepperoni slices and small green herb leaves rest, adding color contrast and texture. The edges of the dough are browned and slightly crispy, creating a warm and inviting look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tube Crescent Roll Dough (Can substitute with homemade pizza dough.)
1 cup Marinara Sauce (Can substitute with pizza sauce or pesto.)
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Other cheeses can be used for varying flavors.)
1 cup Pepperoni (Can use assorted veggies for vegetarian option.)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin.
Step 2: Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles.
Step 3: Press each triangle into the greased muffin tin to form the crust.
Step 4: Spoon marinara sauce into each mini crust.
Step 5: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
Step 6: Add your chosen toppings over the cheese.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian option, replace pepperoni with assorted veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
Experiment with different cheeses such as cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella blends for varied flavors.
Use pesto or Alfredo sauce instead of marinara for a unique twist.

Storage

Store leftover crescent roll pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes to maintain crispiness.

How to Serve

A thick square slice of deep-dish pepperoni pizza sits on a white plate, showing three visible layers. The bottom layer is thick, golden bread with a soft, fluffy texture and slightly crispy edges, topped by a rich, dark red tomato sauce that peeks through the sides. Above this is a generous layer of melted cheese that is creamy white with golden-brown spots, bubbling with stretchiness. On top of the cheese, there are several round, reddish-brown pepperoni slices scattered, some slightly curled at the edges, with a few small black seasoning flakes sprinkled over the surface. The whole slice looks thick, gooey, and appetizing with melted cheese stretching slightly over the edges. The background shows a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the mini pizzas and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if they come straight from the fridge.

What can I use if I don’t have a muffin tin?

You can use a baking sheet instead, creating small rounds of dough to form mini crusts. Just be sure to fold the edges slightly to hold the toppings.

Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe

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Delicious mini crescent roll pizzas made by layering marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni on crescent roll dough baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin. Perfect for quick snacks or party appetizers with customizable toppings.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 12 mini pizzas 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Crescent Roll Dough

1 tube Crescent Roll Dough (can substitute with homemade pizza dough)

Sauce

1 cup Marinara Sauce (can substitute with pizza sauce or pesto)

Cheese

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (other cheeses can be used for varying flavors)

Toppings

1 cup Pepperoni (can use assorted veggies for vegetarian option)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Prepare Dough: Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles, ready to shape into mini crusts.
Form Crusts: Press each crescent roll triangle firmly into the greased muffin tin cups, shaping it to cover the sides and bottom evenly, creating a small pizza crust.
Add Sauce: Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce into each dough cup, spreading slightly but not overfilling.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce in each crust.
Add Toppings: Place pepperoni slices or chosen toppings evenly on top of the cheese for flavor and texture.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crusts are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the mini pizzas cool for a few minutes before carefully removing from the tin and serving warm.

Notes

You can substitute crescent roll dough with homemade or store-bought pizza dough for a different texture.
Feel free to swap marinara sauce with pizza sauce, pesto, or any favorite sauce.
Use any cheese types you prefer such as cheddar, provolone, or a cheese blend.
Customize toppings to your liking, including vegetables for a vegetarian option.
Greasing the muffin tin well helps in easy removal of the mini pizzas after baking.
These mini pizzas are perfect party snacks or fun kid-friendly meals.

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Luna Collins

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