Puff pastry pizza recipe
Turn dinner prep into a fun and easy build-your-own pizza experience.
Using puff pastry instead of traditional dough makes this pizza activity super quick and fuss-free - perfect for tired days or low-effort dinner ideas. It's also easy to cut into fun shapes for some mini creations!
Kids can get hands-on with spreading, sprinkling, and decorating their own pizzas, while you get a meal sorted at the same time.
It’s also a fun way to expose picky eaters to new toppings and textures in a relaxed, creative setting. No rules - just delicious, flaky pizza!
Materials
Prep / make
Step 1:
Preheat oven according to puff pastry packet instructions.
Step 2:
Lay out the pastry sheets and lightly score a border to help the edges puff up. You can also cut them out into shapes of your choice to make some fun mini-sized pizzas.
Step 3:
Spread sauce or passata with a spoon.
Step 4:
Sprinkle cheese and add chosen toppings.
Step 5:
Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly (usually 10–15 mins).
Play
Jobs the kids can help with:
Spoon on sauce and spread it
Sprinkle cheese and toppings
Slice soft items like mushrooms or tomatoes with a butter knife (with supervision)
Choose and arrange toppings
Extend
Picture pizzas: Get creative and make faces, animals, patterns or rainbows with the toppings
Name that pizza: Encourage them to name their creation and “present” it to the family.
Menu play: Set up a pretend restaurant menu and take orders from family members.
