Introduction

Create a spooky and fun Spider Web Pizza that’s perfect for Halloween or any themed party. This eye-catching pizza features a creamy sour cream web design and olive “spiders” that are as tasty as they are festive. It’s a delightful twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

A close-up of a round pizza with a golden-brown crust on a dark pan, topped with melted, slightly browned cheese forming uneven large patches of white and light yellow. The pizza is decorated with a spider web pattern made of dark red tomato sauce, creating triangular sections across the surface. Small black plastic spiders are placed on several cheese patches, adding a spooky touch. The background and surface are a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara
2 ½ cups shredded low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella cheese
¼ cup full-fat sour cream
1 can (6 ounces) jumbo black olives, pitted
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing crust)
1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional, for dusting the pizza pan)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Lightly dust your pizza pan or baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to the prepared pan.
Step 3: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about an inch border for the crust.
Step 4: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, creating a smooth, white canvas for your design.
Step 5: Place the full-fat sour cream into a squeeze bottle or a small plastic bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe concentric circles of sour cream onto the cheese starting from the center.
Step 6: Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines from the center outwards through the sour cream circles to create a spider web effect.
Step 7: Slice some olives in halves or quarters for the spider legs and keep some whole for their bodies. Arrange these black olive spiders on the web design.
Step 8: Optionally, brush the crust edge with olive oil for a golden finish.
Step 9: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Step 10: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving your spooky creation.

Tips & Variations

Use block mozzarella and shred it yourself for the best melt and minimal moisture.
Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy but lighter spider web, although it may be less stable in the oven.
Add sliced bell peppers or pepperoni for extra festive color and flavor around the web edges.
If pressed for time, use a pre-baked pizza crust to speed up assembly and baking.

Storage

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes to keep the crust crisp. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make the crust soggy and the sour cream design less distinct.

How to Serve

A close-up of a baked pizza with a golden-brown crust, topped with melted cheese forming a spider web pattern made with thin lines of dark sauce. Small black plastic spiders are placed on top for decoration, adding a Halloween theme. The pizza is on a white plate, set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat sour cream for the spider web?

Low-fat or fat-free sour cream is not recommended because it contains more water, which can cause the sour cream to run and lose its shape during baking. Full-fat sour cream holds up best for creating the clear spider web design.

What if I don’t have a squeeze bottle for piping the sour cream?

You can use a small plastic bag with a tiny corner cut off to pipe the sour cream in concentric circles. This DIY piping bag works well for controlling the flow and making precise designs.

Spider Web Pizza Recipe

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Create a spooky yet delicious Spider Web Pizza that’s perfect for Halloween. This unique pizza features a chewy crust topped with savory pizza sauce, melted low-moisture mozzarella cheese, and an intricate spider web design made from full-fat sour cream. Jumbo black olives complete the look as creepy spiders, making it both a festive centerpiece and a tasty treat.

Author: Stella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Total Time: 27-30 minutes
Yield: 1 large 12-inch pizza, 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Dough

1 pound (about 16 ounces) store-bought or homemade pizza dough

Pizza Sauce

¾ cup of your favorite pizza sauce or marinara

Cheese and Toppings

2 ½ cups low-moisture, whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup full-fat sour cream
1 can (6 ounces) jumbo black olives, pitted

Optional

1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the crust
1 tablespoon cornmeal, for dusting the pizza pan

Instructions

Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter. If desired, sprinkle cornmeal on the pizza pan to prevent sticking, then transfer the dough to the pan. Optionally, brush the crust edge with olive oil for a golden finish.
Apply sauce: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce evenly over the rolled dough, leaving about a one-inch border around the edges for the crust. Avoid over-saucing to maintain the integrity of the cheese and web design.
Add cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the surface completely to create a white canvas for the spider web design.
Create spider web design: Fill a squeeze bottle or a small plastic bag with the full-fat sour cream and snip off a small corner. Starting from the center of the pizza, pipe concentric circles of sour cream outwards over the cheese. Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines from the center outward through the sour cream circles to form the web pattern.
Add spiders: Use whole black olives as spider bodies. Slice olives thinly lengthwise to create legs, placing them next to the whole olives to resemble spider legs on the web.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the pizza on the middle rack for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the sour cream web holds its shape.
Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice carefully, and serve the spooky spider web pizza to delighted guests.

Notes

Use low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella cheese for the best melt and appearance.
Do not substitute low-fat or fat-free sour cream, as it will not hold its shape when baked.
Adjust baking time based on your oven; watch for golden crust and bubbly cheese.
Sourcing jumbo black olives with pits facilitates creating spider bodies and legs.
For a time saver, store-bought dough is perfectly fine without sacrificing flavor significantly.

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