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Halloween Spooky Pizza

This Halloween-themed pizza features a thin, crispy crust topped with rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and creatively placed toppings like black olives and pepperoni to create spooky faces. The dish is baked until bubbly and golden, with a playful, slightly chaotic appearance that’s perfect for holiday fun. Its textures combine a crunchy base with melty, flavorful toppings that make it both eye-catching and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll pizza dough preferably thin and evenly rolled
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce your favorite jarred or homemade
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced for eyes and accents
  • 12 slices pepperoni slices for mouths and scars
  • a few leaves fresh basil or herbs for garnish
  • to taste red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Spoon or ladle
  • Oven thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and position a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
  2. On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to gently flatten your pizza dough into a thin, even circle about 0.5 cm thick. This helps the crust crisp up nicely.
  3. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet or pizza stone from the oven and place it on a heat-safe surface. Transfer the rolled dough onto it.
  4. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 2 cm border around the edges for the crust. Use the back of a spoon or ladle to spread—it should look smooth and vibrant red.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, creating a jagged, spooky pattern that resembles ghostly figures or creepy faces. Cover the sauce evenly but don’t overload to keep the crust crisp.
  6. Use black olive slices to create spooky eyes and small accents like scars or pupils, placing them where they’ll look most expressive once baked.
  7. Place pepperoni slices to form mouths, scars, or other facial features, experimenting with different expressions to make each pizza unique and playful.
  8. Carefully slide the baking sheet or pizza stone into the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the crust is crispy and slightly charred in spots.
  9. Once baked, use oven mitts to carefully remove the pizza. Let it cool for a few minutes until the bubbling subsides and the toppings set slightly.
  10. Finish by garnishing with fresh basil or herbs for a burst of color and flavor. Sprinkle red pepper flakes for an extra spicy kick if desired.
  11. Slice the spooky pizza into pieces, marvel at your creepy creation, and enjoy the crisp, cheesy, playful flavors that make Halloween special!

Notes

Feel free to get creative with your toppings! The messier and more playful, the better for a spooky effect. Just keep the toppings balanced so the crust stays crispy.