Description
Heart-Shaped Pizzas are a delightful and whimsical twist on traditional pizza, perfect for celebrating special occasions like Valentine’s Day or simply enjoying a fun meal with loved ones. These mini pizzas are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them a great choice for a cozy night in or a family cooking activity.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Pizza Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or favorite toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- flour (for rolling)
- fresh basil or red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into heart shapes.
- Prepare Hearts: Transfer the heart-shaped dough to the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Add Toppings: Spread pizza sauce on each heart, top with cheese and toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with basil or red pepper flakes, and serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or fun cooking with kids.
- Make mini hearts for party appetizers or personal pizzas.
- Use cookie cutters for more precise shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
