Easy Easter Pizza for Kids
Your children are going to hop up with joy when they see this easy Easter pizza!
Super easy to put together, this pizza is the perfect way to get your kids on board and enjoy an Easter themed culinary delight.
Italian food is an absolute favorite in my household, which is why, this recipe is my favorite easy Easter dinner.
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Is this Pizza the Same as Pizza Rustica?
Honestly, this isn’t! Pizza rustica, also known as pizza Chiena, is a traditional Italian recipe, and is crafted using Italian sausage, cured meats, meats and cheeses and a few other ingredients.
Infact, pizza rustica doesn’t even look like a pizza- it actually resembles a pie, and has the perfect flaky pie crust.
Ingredients For the Easter Pizza
To make the Italian Easter pie, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients
- 9 oz pizza dough
- 10 pitted olives or black olives
- 2 to 3 tbsp marinara sauce
- 15 mini mozzarella balls
- 2 to 3 oz cheese with classic flavor
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- leeks, dill – a little.
How to Make the Easter Pizza for Kids
Once you have all of your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to put this Easter pizza together.
Step 1: Separate the Dough for the Bunny Ears
Separate 2 ounces from the dough for the “ears” of the bunnies. Roll out the rest of the dough into a circle about 0.2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough on parchment paper.
Step 2: Grate the Cheese
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Place around the edge of the scone. Form a rim as shown in the photo.
Step 3: Top the Easter Pizza Crust
Spread the marinara sauce over the whole pie. Spread the mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Add the olive and onion rings.
Step 4: Prepare the Bunny Ears and Attach
Divide the remaining dough into 12 equal parts. Make “ears”. Moisten the edges with water and “glue the ears” as in the photo. Bake pizza in a 392°F preheated oven until the bottom crust is golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
Step 5: Bake, Cool and Follow up with More Toppings
Slightly cool pizza and draw eyes and spouts with food coloring pen (or balsamic sauce). Decorate with dill.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Easter Pizza for Kids
Ready to give this easy recipe a try? You might want to take note of these little tips and tricks.
- To add more flavor to the pizza, you can also top it with a drizzle of olive oil.
- You can also brush some beaten egg mixture on the exposed parts of the top crust of the pizza to lend it a nice shine.
- While mozzarella cheese is the best choice for this recipe, you can also experiment and add some more kinds of cheese like ricotta cheese and basket cheese. In fact, you can also use a mix of two or more cheeses.
- If you have any excess dough leftover that you want to store for later, transfer it to a large bowl and cover the top with plastic wrap. This can then be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
- I love having lots of toppings on my Easter pizza, and if you do too, you can also create a deep dish pizza for kids. Simply assemble the dough and the toppings in a springform pan instead of a baking dish.
What Other Toppings Can I Use?
With pizza, there are endless topping options.
Most Italian recipes call for the use of classic ingredients like basil leaves, tomatoes and olives, but you can also experiment and try out toppings like sliced bell peppers, capers, jalapenos, mushrooms, onions, broccoli, pineapple and even grilled and chopped chicken.
How Do I Serve this Easter Pizza?
The best way to serve this bunny shaped pizza for kids is to serve it fresh, right out of the oven, cut into individual slices using a pastry cutter.
You can serve the pizza slices with some ketchup, ranch and a side of garlic bread or mozzarella sticks if you really want to go all out.
You could eat this along side a pizza rustica Italian Easter Pie covered in egg wash or enjoy this pizza with hard boiled eggs for a happy easter treat.
Easy Easter Pizza for Kids
Easy Delicious Easter Pizza
Ingredients
- 9 oz pizza dough
- 10 pitted olives or black olives
- 2 to 3 tbsp marinara sauce
- 15 mini mozzarella balls
- 2 to 3 oz cheese with classic flavor
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- leeks, dill - a little.
Instructions
Step 1: Separate the Dough for the Bunny Ears
Separate 2 ounces from the dough for the "ears" of the bunnies. Roll out the rest of the dough into a circle about 0.2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough on parchment paper.
Step 2: Grate the Cheese
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Place around the edge of the scone. Form a rim as shown in the photo.
Step 3: Top the Easter Pizza Crust
Spread the marinara sauce over the whole pie. Spread the mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Add the olive and onion rings.
Step 4: Prepare the Bunny Ears and Attach
Divide the remaining dough into 12 equal parts. Make "ears". Moisten the edges with water and "glue the ears" as in the photo. Bake pizza in a 392°F preheated oven until the bottom crust is golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
Step 5: Bake, Cool and Follow up with More Toppings
Slightly cool pizza and draw eyes and spouts with food coloring pen (or balsamic sauce). Decorate with dill.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 459Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 908mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 25g
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