Description

Heart-Shaped Pizzas are a fun and festive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or date nights at home. These mini pizzas feature a simple dough base, shaped into charming hearts, topped with rich pizza sauce, a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and customizable toppings. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a delightful, personalized meal perfect for sharing love through food.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough and Base

1 pound pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
Flour (for dusting surface)
Olive oil (for brushing edges)

Sauce and Cheese

½ cup pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Toppings and Seasoning

Favorite toppings (pepperoni, sliced olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Shape the dough: On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each piece into a circle, then carefully shape each into a heart using your hands or a knife for precision.
Prepare the pizzas on the baking sheet: Transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the edges of each dough heart with olive oil to promote browning and crispiness.
Add sauce and toppings: Spread a few tablespoons of pizza sauce on each dough heart, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then add your favorite toppings. Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning on top for extra flavor.
Bake the pizzas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cool and serve: Remove the mini pizzas from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving to ensure the cheese sets and they are easier to handle.

Notes

Make the pizzas personal by cutting pepperoni slices into initials or shaping toppings into small hearts.
Substitute regular dough with whole wheat or gluten-free dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
These mini pizzas are excellent for kids to decorate and customize themselves, making cooking a fun family activity.