Easy Puff Pastry Pizza Scrolls

Puff pastry is a kitchen miracle. The thin layers of butter between the dough sheets turn into steam in the hot oven, forcing the layers apart. This creates hundreds of flaky, crispy layers that wrap around the savory pizza filling. Fast, impressive, and always a crowd-pleaser.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Party Food

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife (for clean cuts)
  • Pastry brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the puff pastry sheets.

Tip: A hot oven is essential! If cool, the butter just melts out instead of puffing the dough.
2

Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge for sealing.

Tip: Don't use watery sauce or the pastry will get soggy.
3

Sprinkle evenly with ham, half the cheese, and oregano.

Tip: Don't overfill, or they will be hard to roll and messy.
4

Roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Dab the empty border with water to seal the roll.

Tip: A tight roll keeps them round during baking.
5

Cut into 3/4-inch thick slices using a very sharp knife. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Tip: A dull knife will squash the layers, preventing them from rising. You can also use dental floss to cut them cleanly!
6

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Tip: The egg wash gives them a beautiful glossy shine.
7

Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and crispy.

Tip: Check the bottoms to ensure they are cooked through.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the filling leak out?
The sauce was too watery, or you rolled them too loosely.
Why didn't the pastry rise?
The oven wasn't hot enough. Puff pastry needs a heat shock (400°F+) to puff up properly.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Puff Pastry Sheets (thawed)
  • 0.66 cup Thick Pizza Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 4 oz Ham (sliced or diced)
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)