Love the idea of a simple pizza pinwheel recipe? Don't miss out on these delicious Pizza Pinwheels with crescent rolls. It's literally the perfect treat!
Pizza pinwheels are an incredibly versatile and family-friendly meal that you can whip up in no time. Imagine soft, pillowy crescent roll dough combined with your favorite toppings, all rolled up and sliced into delectable, bite-sized morsels.
This recipe for pizza pinwheels with crescent rolls is a fun twist on a traditional pizza is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for sharing during gatherings or enjoying as a quick snack anytime.
Speaking of snacks...you can get tons of pizza ideas in both our summer pizza recipes and our fall pizza recipes lists. I dare you to try a few because I know that they'll knock your socks off!
To make your own veggie pizza pinwheels or pepperoni pizza pinwheels with crescent rolls, you will start by choosing your toppings.
Next comes the delicious part – layering all of your favorite pizza toppings onto the dough, including a generous helping of cheese, your choice of meats, and fresh vegetables.
Once everything is in place, it's time to roll up the crescent roll pizza pinwheels and slice into irresistible pieces.
After baking these tasty treats to golden perfection, you'll have a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love. They're perfect for dipping in marinara sauce, and the best part is that the possibilities for customization are virtually endless.
With pizza pinwheels, you can embrace your creativity in the kitchen and discover new flavor combinations to share with your family and friends.
Pinwheel Pizza
Pizza is about the crust, toppings, and flavor so it just makes sense to use crescent roll dough as the base. The crescent dough crust is the most important part of the pinwheel pizza, in my opinion.
It will not only make your pizza have a rich and delicious flavor but it will also give it layers of buttery goodness, too. I don't know about you but I'm pretty much obsessed with the taste and flavor of crescent rolls!
This recipe for pizza pinwheels is a definite keeper. I can't wait for you to try it.
I have created, in my time, many a recipe using delicious crescent roll dough. My favorites include our Easy Crescent Roll Egg Cups, Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls, Cheeseburger Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls and our Cruffins.
Have you ever had a cruffin?? A simple recipe that combines cranberry sauce with crescent dough with the end result being absolutely fabulous. Just as a side note, I thought I'd offer that idea 😊
Pizza Pinwheels with Crescent Rolls
I get asked all the time how I make them. They are so popular that everyone wants to make a pinwheel pizza at home for their families.
Because, I tell you, one of the biggest reasons that people don't make their own homemade pizza is because the crust just takes way too long. For this reason, the premade dough is a lifesaver! But not just any dough...like I said before, crescent roll dough.
Seriously, so good.
I know what you're thinking...can you really taste the crescent roll dough with all the other added pizza toppings? And to this question, my answer is yes.
You're going to be amazed at how much flavor this simple pizza recipe truly has and you'll be craving another piece even before you finish your first.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- Pizza pinwheels offer an exciting twist on the classic pizza recipe.
- An appetizer, light dinner or a quick snack option, these pinwheels are irresistible and appealing to all ages.
- Can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.
- Their playful spirals make for a visually appealing presentation.
- Easy enough for kids to help prepare.
- Versatile recipe that is easily customizable.
- This recipe is budget-friendly.
- Use leftovers for toppings.
Ingredients to make Crescent Dough Pizza
As you can see, you don't need a ton of ingredients to whip up this delicious pizza recipe. It'll be ready to eat and enjoy in less than 30 minutes!
- refrigerated crescent roll dough
- mini pepperoni
- green pepper
- red pepper
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- pizza sauce
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this pizza pinwheels recipe.
- Mini Pepperoni - Use full size pepperoni and cut into quarters.
- Green and Red Pepper - Use diced onion, sliced olives, mushrooms, broccoli or your favorite.
- Mozzarella Cheese - Use cheddar, havarti, provolone, colby, swiss, fontina. monterey jack or your favorite cheese.
- Pizza Sauce - Use marinara sauce, enchilada sauce, alfredo sauce, barbeque sauce, pesto or salsa instead.
- Spicy - Add a bit of chili pepper flakes or diced jalapeno peppers to the pizza pinwheel filling, our jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the sauce mixture for a bit of heat.
Veggie Pizza Pinwheels
Simply omit the pepperoni and use your favorite vegetables to create a veggie pinwheel masterpiece perfect for you.
Fun Pizza Toppings
We all know that toppings can really make or break a pizza! And for me, I love pizza topping options!
Some simple pizza toppings to consider are:
- more cheese
- pepperoni
- sausage
- bacon
- ham
- olives
- mushrooms
- onions
- sweet peppers
- pineapple
- artichoke hearts
- broccoli
- ground turkey or beef
- parmesan cheese
And those are just a few. You can easily add on whatever you love and crave and change up this pinwheel pizza recipe every single time.
I actually like to change this up every time that I make it because I like my pizza to have a variety of flavors. There are very few times when I'll make the same pizza recipe over and over again. Slight changes can make for a huge flavor difference!
Instructions For Making Pinwheel Pizza
This recipe is super easy.
Roll crescent roll dough out on a greased baking sheet.
Create four rectangles by pinching the dough triangles together.
Add pepperoni.
Add peppers and cheese evenly on all rectangles.
Starting with the shorter side of each rectangle, carefully roll the dough. If your dough is too warm, it will not roll well or it may tear easily. Put your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes will help before you try and roll again.
Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces and lay them flat on your greased baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until crescent cook is baked thoroughly and golden brown.
Serve with pizza sauce and enjoy!
Hint: Make sure your dough is cold before attempting to roll it up. I take it out of the fridge right before I need it. If it’s too warm and soft, it may tear more easily or not roll properly! Put your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help cool down the dough before handling it if necessary.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our english muffin pizzas, Easy Ham and Cheese Pinwheels, Homemade Pizza Rolls in an Air Fryer , or our Pizza Chicken recipe.
Storage
If you are looking enough to have some pizza pinwheels leftover, this means you'll get another chance to eat them again!
And my advice? Warm them up slowly in the oven or for just a few seconds in the microwave. (I'm also a fan of cold pizza but that's just my personal preference!) Here are the specifics.
Refrigerator
Store your leftover pizza pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Make sure they are completely cooled before placing them in the container.
Freezer
For longer storage, you can freeze your pinwheels. Place the baked and cooled pinwheels on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours, or until frozen. After that, transfer the frozen pinwheels to a freezer-safe container, label it with the date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Make Ahead
If you want to prepare your pizza pinwheels ahead of time, you can assemble your pinwheels with your desired toppings on store-bought or homemade pizza dough. Cover and refrigerate the unbaked pinwheels for a few hours before baking.
Reheat
To reheat your pizza pinwheels, you can use the microwave, oven, or even an air fryer. For oven reheating, place the pinwheels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F until heated through. If using an air fryer, reheat at 320°F for about 5 minutes.
What to Serve with
Complement your pizza pinwheels with various dips, such as ranch, salsa, marinara sauce, blue cheese dip, or pesto. You can also opt for a tangy buffalo sauce. Get creative and choose your favorite dip to enhance your pinwheels experience.
If you're looking for ideas of what to serve with this pizza pinwheel recipe look no further and take a moment to check out our list of favorites. I think you'll be glad you did.
Tips for Making Recipe for Pizza Pinwheels
Short paragraph here 1 -3 sentences about needing tip to help make sure recipe turns out well. You MAY not always need this section but try to use it if possible.
- Make certain to preheat the oven before adding the pizza for optimal baking.
- When rolling out the dough, pinch together any areas that have separated to form four even rectangles of dough.
- Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces for evenly cooked pinwheels that are bite sized and easy to handle.
- Bake until golden brown on top; this should take around 12 minutes depending on how thickly rolled they are.
- Slice the pinwheels with a serrated knife for a clean cut.
- For a crispier finish, bake the pinwheels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Make sure your dough is cold before attempting to roll it up. I take it out of the fridge right before I need it. If it’s too warm and soft, it may tear more easily or not roll properly! Put your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help cool down the dough before handling it if needed.
FAQ
Do you have questions about pizza pinwheels made with crescent rolls? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.
Putting your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes will help prevent tearing during rolling. This will help make sure that your dough is not too warm and can roll well without tearing.
Each roll of dough should be sliced into 1-inch pieces and laid flat on a greased baking sheet prior to baking with a sharp knife with a serrated edge.
The crescent roll dough should be rolled out on a greased baking sheet and then pinched together to form four rectangles. Starting with the shorter side of each rectangle, carefully roll the dough. If your dough is too warm, it will not roll well or it may tear easier. Putting your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes will help.
More Pizza Recipes
If you like this simple pizza recipe, why stop? I'm all about trying new recipes and seeing which ones are my favorite! When it comes to pizza, you can never go wrong! Here some recipes you may also like to try.
Love the idea of a simple pinwheel pizza recipe? Don't miss out on these delicious Pizza Pinwheels! It's literally the perfect way to enjoy pizza, without any hassle at all!
Pizza Pinwheels with Crescent Rolls
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Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup mini pepperoni
- ½ cup green pepper diced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 14 oz pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Roll crescent roll dough out on a greased baking sheet.
- Create four rectangles by pinching the dough together.
- Add pepperoni, peppers, and cheese evenly on all rectangles.
- Starting with the shorter side of each rectangle, carefully roll the dough. If your dough is too warm, it will not roll well or it may tear easier. Putting your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes will help.
- Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces and lay them flat on your greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until crescent cook is baked thoroughly and golden brown.
- Serve with pizza sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Make certain to preheat the oven before adding the pizza for optimal baking.
- When rolling out the dough, pinch together any areas that have separated to form four even rectangles of dough.
- Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces for evenly cooked pinwheels that are bite sized and easy to handle.
- Bake until golden brown on top; this should take around 12 minutes depending on how thickly rolled they are.
- Slice the pinwheels with a serrated knife for a clean cut.
- For a crispier finish, bake the pinwheels on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Make sure your dough is cold before attempting to roll it up. I take it out of the fridge right before I need it. If it’s too warm and soft, it may tear more easily or not roll properly! Put your pan in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help cool down the dough before handling it if needed.
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