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Easy puff pastry pizza

June 22, 2018 by Mandy Mazliah 7 Comments

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Fancy pizza but no time to make dough? This easy puff pastry pizza recipe is just what you need. Simple to make and quick to cook it's bound to be a hit with the whole family.

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

We love puff pastry pizza. It's such a quick and easy way to prepare lunch or tea for hungry kids. And us adults like it too.

I often struggle with weekend lunches.

After the week's lunch boxes (for the kids) and heated up leftovers (for me), the weekend feels like a chance to have something a little more exciting for lunch.

But with three picky eaters in the family - all in their own way - it can be hard to find something that likes.

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

Puff pastry pizza is a great solution to that problem.

Not only do all three kids love it, it's also easy to veganise (for me) and so straightforward to make that the kids can do it themselves.

Result!

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

Ingredients

For full recipe, ingredients and quantities go to the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

I've kept this recipe really simple - see below for additional toppings ideas.

All you need for the basic recipe is:

  • puff pastry
  • tomato sauce (I've included a recipe to make your own or use shop bought)
  • grated cheese, dairy free if vegan
  • dried oregano.

Puff pastry pizza toppings

If you want to make your puff pastry pizza even better here are some of our favourite additions:

  • a few dollops of pesto
  • any chopped vegetables that you enjoy eating on pizza
  • pineapple
  • pine nuts
  • raisins
  • sweetcorn
  • sundried tomatoes
  • capers
  • sliced red onion
  • freshly torn basil
  • olives.

It's a great recipe for kids to make too. See more easy recipes for kids to cook.

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

Is it worth making your own tomato sauce?

Well, yes I think it is. Homemade tomato sauce always tastes great and it'll make your puff pastry pizza even more delicious.

For this reason I've included a recipe below for how to make your own homemade tomato sauce.

However, as I mention above, any tomato based sauce will work well here. Feel free to use shop bought pizza sauce or passata to make this even quicker.

If you want to up the nutritional content try topping with:

  • sneaky veg sauce
  • hidden vegetable sauce, or even
  • lentil and roasted cauliflower sauce.
puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

Storage

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Serve them cold, add them to a lunchbox, or reheat for a few minutes in a hot oven.

Not suitable for reheating in the microwave as the pasty will go soft.

Can puff pastry pizza be frozen?

Yes. This easy pizza recipe freezes well. Let it cool completely then cut it into portions (I usually do eight) and pop in the freezer for last minute lunches or to put in a lunchbox.

Freeze for an hour on a tray first or slip a little bit of baking paper between each slice to prevent them from sticking together.

Reheat in a pre-heated oven from frozen or allow to defrost in the fridge and serve cold.

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

More puff pastry recipes

If you like this you might also like these other recipes that use ready made puff pastry:

  • puff pastry twists with pesto and cheese
  • easy pizza pinwheels
  • butternut squash cheese straws
  • beetroot and goats cheese palmiers
  • vegan puff pastry tart

If you love pizza you might also like pizza toast, pizza empanadas, homemade pizza crackers or these pizza crepes.

How can I make this puff pastry pizza vegan?

Very easily! Most shop bought puff pastry is vegan - but always check the ingredients to be sure.

Simply use grated dairy free cheese and you'll have a quick and easy vegan puff pastry pizza on the table in no time.

Check out my healthy lunch box ideas

How to make puff pastry pizza

This recipe really couldn't be any easier. You can make it your own by adding extra toppings or perhaps using pesto instead of tomato sauce

If you have made this recipe I would love it if you’d leave a comment and rating below. Thank you!

Please do not reproduce this recipe without permission.

puff pastry pizza on cooling rack

Puff pastry pizza

Fancy pizza but no time to make dough? This easy puff pastry pizza recipe is what you need. Simple to make and quick to cook it's a hit with the whole family.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 slices
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking tray

Ingredients
 
 

For the pizza

  • 375 g sheet of ready rolled puff pastry
  • 50 g grated cheese or vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the tomato sauce (alternatively use ready made)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • dash balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

For the tomato sauce

  • Heat a tablespoon olive oil over a medium heat in a small saucepan. Add the chopped onion, stir and reduce the heat to low. Cover and sweat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely soft.
  • Remove the lid, add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato purée, a dash of balsamic vinegar, the juice of half a lemon and a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for anything up to one hour until the sauce has thickened. Don't worry if you don't have an hour - a few minutes will be fine.
  • Allow the sauce to cool a little then blend with a handheld blender until smooth.

To make the puff pastry pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C(fan)/200°C/gas mark 6.
  • Unroll the puff pastry and place on a baking tray. Prick a few times with a fork and score a border around the edge, about 1cm from the outside.
  • Spread inside the border with the tomato sauce*.
  • Sprinkle over the grated cheese and finally sprinkle over a teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack and then cut into eight slices.

Notes

  1. *You won't need all of the tomato sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer to use at a later date.
  2. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Christie

    September 04, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    This looks so good! If you're making it the night before and want to use it for school lunches the next day, would you suggest heating it back up the next morning, or having the child eat the pizza cold?? Thanks!

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    • Mandy Mazliah

      September 05, 2018 at 5:55 am

      Hi Christie, my kids are always happy to eat it cold!

      Reply
  2. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

    July 13, 2018 at 9:14 am

    This looks absolutely yummy, I'm a big fan of puff pastry sheet and pizza too!

    Reply
    • Mandy Mazliah

      July 13, 2018 at 11:20 am

      Such an easy meal

      Reply
  3. Rebecca - Glutarama

    June 25, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    I've just been out and brought some puff pastry just so I can make this, I love the idea of this as a pizza base, genius! #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Mandy Mazliah

      June 26, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Yay! How did it turn out?

      Reply
  4. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie

    June 24, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Genius way to make making pizzas even easier!! My kids would love this (and so would I!!) Eb x

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