Description
Romantic heart-shaped mini pizzas combine Italian cuisine with Valentine’s Day charm. Homemade dough and fresh ingredients create adorable personal pizzas perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni
- 1/4 cup bell peppers
- 1/4 cup olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heating.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently roll out the pizza dough to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, carefully cut out individual pizza bases, pressing firmly to create clean edges.
- Transfer the heart-shaped dough pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce across each dough heart, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering the surface evenly.
- Customize each mini pizza with selected toppings, distributing them carefully to ensure balanced flavor.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and melted, bubbling cheese.
- Remove from the oven and let the mini pizzas cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Customize toppings to match personal preferences or dietary needs, like vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options.
- Use pre-made pizza dough or homemade for more authentic flavor and control over ingredients.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like goat cheese, feta, or dairy-free alternatives for unique taste profiles.
- Cut dough precisely with sharp cookie cutters to ensure clean, beautiful heart shapes that impress guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg