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Halloween Spooky Pizza

This playful Halloween pizza features a crispy store-bought crust topped with vibrant tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and fun, spooky toppings like black olives, cherry tomatoes, and pepperoni. The dough is shaped into spooky faces or scenes, baked until bubbling and golden, creating a fun, edible centerpiece perfect for a holiday celebration. The final result is a crispy, cheesy, visually spooky pizza that delights both kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package store-bought pizza dough thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce preferably roasted or smoky flavor
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced for eyes and mouths
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 100g sliced pepperoni or salami thin slices for crisp edges
  • 1 bell pepper bell pepper sliced into shapes

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter or sharp knife
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Pizza peel or large spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and place your baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat up.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a circle or spooky shape, about 1/4-inch thick. This helps the dough relax and prevents tearing.
  3. Using a cookie cutter or sharp knife, carefully carve out spooky faces or shapes in the dough. This adds a fun, festive touch to your pizza.
  4. Transfer the shaped dough onto a piece of parchment paper or a floured pizza peel for easy transfer, then spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, covering all the toppings area.
  6. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pepperoni, and sliced bell peppers to create spooky faces or scenes on the pizza.
  7. Decorate the pizza further by placing sliced black olives to form eyes and mouths, enhancing the spooky effect.
  8. Carefully transfer the prepared pizza on the parchment or peel onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
  9. Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and bubbling, and toppings are slightly charred for a smoky effect.
  10. Remove the pizza from the oven using a pizza peel or spatula, and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool for a few minutes to set the cheese and toppings.
  11. Slice the pizza into pieces and serve hot, enjoying the crispy crust, gooey cheese, and spooky toppings that make Halloween fun and delicious.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, add additional toppings like sliced green peppers or use food coloring on cheese. Pre-baking the crust for 5 minutes before topping helps prevent sogginess.