What goes well with pepperoni on a pizza?

When I bake Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins, I love pairing pepperoni with mushrooms, olives, and bell peppers. These toppings add color and texture without crowding the pepperoni bite. For a Halloween spread, a crisp green salad and a light cider elevate the mood.

What is a ghost cut pizza?

A ghost-cut pizza is a playful trick where you cut small ghost shapes into the top before sealing, then bake. When it puffs, you see the faces etched in pastry and cheese. It’s a simple, adorable Halloween touch that pairs perfectly with Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins.

Can you put pumpkin on a pizza?

Yes, pumpkin belongs on pizza in fun forms. In this recipe I use pumpkin ridges and a stem to create a pumpkin look, and you could also dot in pumpkin puree or roasted pumpkin pieces for extra sweetness. The trick is to balance pumpkin with cheese and pepperoni so it stays delicious.

What do you call pizza for Halloween?

For Halloween, we call it Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins—a playful Halloween pizza idea. Other fun names include ghost-cut pizza or spooky bites. It’s a festive, family-friendly twist on a classic that fits any spooky food table.

Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins offer 5 Hot Epic Magical bites.

Description

Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are fun, festive bite-sized pastries that bring spooky flair to Halloween or Thanksgiving parties, combining a crispy puff pastry shell with gooey cheese and pepperoni.

Ingredients

Scale

1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry or crescent dough (halal-friendly)
½ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8–10 slices halal pepperoni, chopped
1 egg (for egg wash)
Optional: small pretzel sticks or green bell pepper stems for pumpkin stems

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass. You’ll need an even number of circles.
On half of the circles, add a small spoonful of pizza sauce, mozzarella, and chopped pepperoni—leave a small border around the edges.
Place another pastry circle on top and press edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
Use a knife to lightly score pumpkin-like ridges on the top of each pocket.
Brush each with egg wash. Insert a pretzel stick or small bell pepper stem at the top for the pumpkin stem.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffy.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Tip: Use halal-certified pepperoni and puff pastry if needed for halal diets.
For a fun Halloween display, cut the pastry circles with a small pumpkin face before sealing for a ghost-cut effect.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pizza pumpkin
Calories: 210
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 360 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins, spooky food, Halloween pizza, pumpkin bites, ghost cut pizza