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Pizza Candy Cane Crescent Recipe

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This festive Pizza Candy Cane Crescent recipe is a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with refrigerated crescent dough, topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, then shaped into a whimsical candy cane form and baked to golden perfection. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh basil, it’s both visually appealing and tasty—ideal for sharing as a festive appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Dough and Base

  • 227 grams (1 tube, 8 ounces) refrigerated rolled crescent dough

Sauce and Cheese

  • 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) prepared pizza sauce, plus extra for serving
  • 60 grams (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese

Pizza Filling

  • 24 slices pepperoni

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 large fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it along the perforated lines. Then halve each triangle lengthwise to create 16 smaller triangles, which will form the base of the candy cane.
  2. Arrange Dough Triangles: Overlap two sheets of parchment paper to form a 60-centimeter length. Arrange the dough triangles in a row with the pointed ends upright and the bases slightly overlapping. Gently press where they overlap to seal the dough pieces together.
  3. Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the thickest part of the dough strip, about 4 centimeters wide. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices evenly on top to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  4. Shape the Candy Cane: Fold the pointed ends of dough over the filling, tucking the edges underneath to seal it securely. Carefully curve the upper end of the dough strip toward the left, forming a candy cane shape that matches the length of a baking tray.
  5. Bake: Transfer the parchment with the shaped dough onto the back of a baking sheet. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, tuck the fresh basil leaves into the bend of the candy cane to act as a decorative bow. Slice into portions and serve warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Ensure to press the overlapping dough triangles firmly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
  • Adjust baking time depending on your oven; the dough should be golden and cheese fully melted when done.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit pepperoni and add sliced vegetables such as bell peppers or olives.
  • Extra pizza sauce on the side enhances flavor and dipping experience.
  • Make sure the sesame seeds are evenly sprinkled to avoid clumps that might burn.

Keywords: Pizza crescent dough, Candy cane pizza, Holiday appetizer, Pepperoni pizza, Festive snacks, Pizza shapes, Easy pizza recipe

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