These pizza cubes are bite-sized portions of pizza dough, cheese, and tomato sauce. Despite appearing like they may be finicky to assemble, they are actually very easy to make using store-bought pizza dough and an ice cube tray to assemble them. They make a delicious snack or appetizer for a party along with your other favorite finger foods.
To make the pizza cubes, you start by lining an ice cube tray with pizza dough before filling each hollow with mozzarella pears, tomato sauce, and basil leaves. Then, it gets topped with another portion of pizza dough before the ice cube pastries are divided and placed on a baking sheet to bake in the oven. Piping hot from the oven, it will be hard to eat just one!
What are Pizza Cubes?
Pizza cubes are bite-sized pizza pastries full of mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and fresh basil. The bites are assembled in an ice cube tray, making them easy to assemble. While you could use homemade pizza dough, this recipe is even easier with store-bought pizza dough.
Pro Tips
- Dust the ice cube tray with flour to prevent the pizza dough from sticking.
- If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, you could replace them with cubed mozzarella instead.
- If you would like to add more ingredients to the filling, you could include chopped pepperoni, crumbled bacon, diced ham, or chopped vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers.
- Don’t skip the step of freezing the pizza cubes as it will help them hold their shape during the baking process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Use Homemade or Store-bought Pizza Dough?
You can use either homemade or prepared pizza dough from the grocery store if you prefer. Purchasing the dough will make this appetizer extra easy and time-efficient to make, particularly if you have other dishes you want to prepare for your meal.
Can You Include Other Ingredients in the Filling?
Absolutely! Similar to traditional pizza recipes, feel free to add other ingredients to the filling if you like. Dice pepperoni or ham, crumbled bacon, or chopped vegetables like mushrooms or bell pepperonis would all be delicious options in these pizza bites.
Can I Make Pizza Cubes Dairy-free?
Yes, you can! For a dairy-free version, you can replace the cheese with your favorite dairy-free alternative.
How to Store Pizza Cubes
Leftover pizza cubes can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Alternatively, you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 to 4 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Pizza Cubes
Sprinkle an ice cube tray with a sheet of pizza dough, pressing it into the hollows.
Sprinkle an ice cube tray with a sheet of pizza dough, pressing it into the hollows.
Fill each hollow with the mozzarella pearls, tomato sauce, and basil leaves.
Fill each hollow with the mozzarella pearls, tomato sauce, and basil leaves.
Arrange another sheet of pizza dough on top and seal the edges. Freeze it for 30 minutes.
Arrange another sheet of pizza dough on top and seal the edges. Freeze it for 30 minutes.
Remove from the ice cube tray and separate it into cubes using a knife. Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Remove from the ice cube tray and separate it into cubes using a knife. Place them on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake them in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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