Pizza cupcakes: The perfect party snack and dinner delight

Although muffins and cupcakes are primarily associated with sweet pastries, this savoury version will steal more than one heart. They work great as a party snack or a warm dinner for loved ones.

I don't know anyone who doesn't like pizza. Instead of arguing about whether we should make pizza Italian-style today or if pineapple really isn’t such a bad topping, I turn to a simple recipe for pizza cupcakes. Their preparation is rapid, and they look and taste like I must have spent much time in the kitchen.

The cupcake base is a pizza crust, which can be found in most stores or made at home according to a trusted recipe. The first option saves a lot of time; you just need to combine it with the right toppings and bake it. My secret is spreading the dough with parsley-garlic butter. This makes the cupcakes incredibly aromatic and delicate in taste after baking.

Ingredients:

            
• 1 pizza crust,
• 100 grams shredded mozzarella,
• 1/2 mozzarella ball in brine,
• 3 tablespoons butter,
• 2 garlic cloves,
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley,
• 5 tablespoons pizza sauce.

Preparation Method:

Step 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and pour it into a small bowl. Add chopped fresh parsley and garlic pressed through a garlic press and mix.

Step 2. Fill the bottom of the cupcake moulds with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the cheese with a piece of pizza dough.

Step 3. Spread the dough with tomato sauce. Drain the mozzarella ball from the brine and cut it into slices. Place the slices on the sauce and cover with another piece of dough. Sprinkle some more shredded mozzarella on top. Drizzle the cupcakes with garlic and parsley butter. Put them in the oven preheated to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 4. Transfer the baked cupcakes to a plate and garnish with fresh basil. They taste best warm but also make a great cold snack. They are irresistible, so I recommend preparing a double portion right away for larger gatherings. Enjoy!