Mini Puff Pastry Pizza Bites for Your Party Appetizers!

Mini Puff Pastry Pizza Bites are a tasty and quick appetizer to make, perfect for buffets, birthday parties or brunches with friends and family. It is a very quick and simple preparation, ready in less than 30 minutes. Once the puff pastry has been rolled out and the disks have been cut out with the appropriate pastry cutter, these are filled with tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, salt, oregano and diced mozzarella which, during cooking, will melt creating an irresistible stringy sauce.

What Are Puff Pastry Pizza Bites?

Mini pizzas, a modern adaptation of traditional Italian pizza, have become a popular choice for party snacks and appetizers due to their bite-sized convenience and versatility. While classic pizza originated in Naples in the 18th century, mini versions emerged as a way to serve individual portions, particularly for social gatherings.

Puff pastry, a French invention, is often used as a base for mini pizzas because of its light, flaky texture and ease of handling. This innovation marries Italian flavors with French pastry techniques, resulting in a quick and elegant alternative to traditional pizza dough. The combination of puff pastry, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and herbs makes these mini pizzas a crowd-pleasing, globally loved treat.

Pro Tips for The Best Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

• To ensure that the disks have golden and colored edges, we will reveal our little trick, which is to brush the pastry base with a thin layer of beaten egg before adding the sauce.
• We recommend cutting the mozzarella into cubes in advance and letting it drain well in a colander, squeezing it gently with your hands.
• To give the circular shape, you can use a pastry cutter, as in our recipe, a glass or the mold of your choice.
• Use a small amount of tomato sauce to avoid soggy pastry. A teaspoon per mini pizza is enough to enhance flavor without overwhelming the base.
• Bake in a fully preheated oven to ensure the puff pastry rises properly and achieves a golden, crisp texture.
• Mini puff pastry pizzas are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the oven, when the pastry is at its flakiest and the cheese is perfectly melted.

What Else Can I Use for Toppings?

If you prefer, you can also prepare them without mozzarella or season the pizzas with other ingredients of your choice: black olives, anchovy fillets, cured meats, grilled vegetables and so on.

Can I Make These Mini Pizza Bites Ahead of Time?

Yes, these pizza bites can be made ahead of time. Assemble them up to the point of baking, then store them in the refrigerator for a few hours. Bake just before serving for the freshest taste and flakiest texture. Alternatively, bake them fully, let them cool, and reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.

Do They Freeze Well?

Yes, these pizza bites freeze well. Bake them fully, let them cool completely, and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer to restore their crispness before serving.

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How to Store Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

Store leftover pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes to restore their crisp texture before serving. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the pastry soggy.

How to Make Puff Pastry Pizza Bites

In a small bowl with the tomato sauce, add the salt and extra virgin olive oil and mix to combine.

Unroll the puff pastry on a cutting board and use a pastry cutter to cut out several discs.

Transfer the pieces onto a baking tray covered with baking paper and brush with egg.

Spread a teaspoon of sauce on each pizza, sprinkle with dried oregano and add the diced mozzarella.

Bake the mini pizza bites in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for about 20 minutes.

Enjoy!