Introduction

Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas are a fun and easy twist on classic pizza that come together quickly using crescent roll dough. These bite-sized treats are perfect for snacks, parties, or a casual meal everyone will enjoy.

A small deep-dish pizza muffin sits on a white plate, placed on a white marbled surface. The base layer is a thick, golden brown crust that looks soft yet slightly crispy on the edges. Above the crust, there is a rich, glossy red tomato sauce layer, topped with melted, gooey white cheese that stretches slightly off the edge. On top of this, there are round, glossy pepperoni slices with a slight curl, showing their browned, crispy edges. There are also small green pieces of fresh herbs scattered on the cheese, adding color contrast. The pizza muffin has one bite taken from the side, revealing the soft inside of the dough and the layers inside. 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, making sure to cover the bottom and sides.
Step 4: Spoon marinara sauce evenly into each mini crust.
Step 5: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce in each cup.
Step 6: Add your chosen toppings, such as pepperoni or veggies, on top of the cheese.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Step 8: Let cool for a few minutes before carefully removing from the muffin tin and serving.

Tips & Variations

Swap pepperoni for mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives to make a vegetarian version.
For extra crispy crust, bake the crescent dough in the muffin tin for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
Try mixing different cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a richer flavor.

Storage

Store leftover mini pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness, or microwave for 30-45 seconds if in a hurry.

How to Serve

A close-up of a square slice of deep-dish pizza on a white plate, showing three visible layers: the thick, golden-brown crust at the bottom with slightly crispy texture, a rich dark red tomato sauce layer in the middle, and a top layer of melted, gooey white cheese with browned spots. Three round pepperoni slices with a shiny reddish-brown color sit evenly on the cheese, sprinkled with small bits of black seasoning. The edges of the crust are fluffy and a bit uneven, with melted cheese spilling over the sides. The background is softly blurred with a white marbled texture underneath the plate. 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 pizzas in the muffin tin and refrigerate them for a few hours before baking. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

What if I don’t have a muffin tin?

You can shape the crescent roll dough on a baking sheet to make larger deep dish pizzas, though they won’t have the same mini cupcake shape.

Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 352 reviews

These Mini Deep Dish Crescent Roll Pizzas are a quick and easy appetizer or snack featuring flaky crescent roll dough baked in a muffin tin with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni topping. Perfect for parties or a fun meal, they combine the convenience of crescent dough with the classic flavors of a deep dish pizza in bite-sized portions.

Author: Cleo
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 12 mini pizzas 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

Scale

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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Prepare the dough: Unroll and separate the crescent roll dough into individual triangles for easy handling.
Form the crusts: Press each dough triangle firmly into the greased muffin tin cups, shaping them to form mini deep dish pizza crusts.
Add sauce: Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce into each dough-lined muffin cup, covering the bottom evenly.
Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce in each cup to create a gooey cheesy layer.
Add toppings: Layer pepperoni slices (or your choice of veggies) evenly over the cheese for flavor and texture.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the mini pizzas to cool for a few minutes to firm up before removing from the tin and serving.

Notes

You can substitute crescent roll dough with homemade pizza dough for a more traditional texture.
Use pizza sauce or pesto instead of marinara for different flavor variations.
For a vegetarian option, replace pepperoni with assorted veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to avoid sticking and ease removal.
Let the mini pizzas cool slightly before handling to prevent burns and help maintain their shape.

Keywords: Mini pizzas, crescent roll dough, deep dish pizza, pepperoni pizza, appetizer, party food, easy pizza recipe