Crescent Roll Easter Bunny Pizza Appetizer
A fun and festive spring snack made with crescent roll dough shaped into adorable bunnies, topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Perfect for Easter gatherings and kid-friendly parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough (about 8 oz / 227 g)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (120 ml)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
- About 20 small pepperoni slices
- Black olives or peppercorns for eyes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Open the crescent roll dough and gently unroll it on a clean surface, keeping it in one big rectangle without separating the triangles.
- Cut the dough into rectangles roughly 3×4 inches (7×10 cm). For each bunny, pinch one end to form two elongated ears and pinch a small round tail at the opposite end.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each bunny base, leaving the ears and tail bare. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce and add 3-4 pepperoni slices.
- Place two small black olive slices or peppercorns as eyes near the top of the bunny’s head between the ears. Optionally add a small piece of red bell pepper or a small dough heart for the nose.
- Lightly brush the exposed dough areas with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the crust.
- Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the dough puffs up and turns golden brown and the cheese bubbles.
- Let the bunnies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
Do not overstretch the dough to avoid tearing or shrinking back during baking. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting. Brush olive oil before baking for a golden crust. Let bunnies cool slightly before serving to avoid hot cheese burns. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent rolls. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese added halfway through baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bunny
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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