Flaky, golden puff pastry meets melty cheese and zesty homemade tomato sauce in this elevated twist on pizza night. The sauce simmers with garlic, herbs, and a hit of Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce for just the right kick, then gets baked under layers of cheese and pepperoni. Finished with fresh herbs and another drizzle of heat, this shareable square is as perfect for entertaining as it is for a cozy night in.
Spicy Puff Pastry Pizza with Homemade Tomato Sauce
3-4
15 minutes
20 minutes
Italian Fusion
Flaky, golden puff pastry meets melty cheese and zesty homemade tomato sauce in this elevated twist on pizza night. The sauce simmers with garlic, herbs, and a hit of Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce for just the right kick, then gets baked under layers of cheese and pepperoni. Finished with fresh herbs and another drizzle of heat, this shareable square is as perfect for entertaining as it is for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed to package instructions
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese
- Pepperoni slices, to taste
- ½ cup fresh oregano and basil, roughly chopped
For a heavy drizzle: Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Directions
- Make the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce and remove from heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Pastry: Preheat oven to 425°F. Lay the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a paring knife, cut a 1-inch border on all sides of the pastry. Poke holes in the center with a fork. Brush the entire surface with beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Press down the center with a spatula to flatten.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the homemade spicy tomato sauce evenly over the pastry center. Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni. Bake for another 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Finish + Serve: Remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and drizzle generously with more Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce. Cut into 9 squares and enjoy immediately.
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