Description
Create festive and delicious heart-shaped pizzas that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or a fun family pizza night. These personal-sized pizzas feature a crispy crust, flavorful pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings shaped into charming hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- flour (for dusting)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices or favorite toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish (Optional)
- fresh basil leaves
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and divide the pizza dough into 2–4 equal portions, depending on how large you want your personal pizzas to be.
- Shape Dough: Roll out each dough portion into a rough heart shape using your hands or a rolling pin. Pinch the top center to create the indentation and shape the bottom into a point to form the classic heart look.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer each heart-shaped dough piece to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion during baking.
- Add Olive Oil and Sauce: Brush the dough lightly with olive oil for a golden crust. Then spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface of each heart-shaped dough.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then add your choice of pepperoni slices or other favorite toppings. Finish with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning for enhanced flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes. Bake until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or red pepper flakes if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Get creative with toppings like heart-shaped pepperoni, sliced olives, or roasted vegetables to customize your pizzas.
- This recipe is especially fun and festive for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or pizza nights with kids.
- You can make the dough in advance or use store-bought dough to save time.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the shaped dough for 3-4 minutes prior to adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
