Description
Romantic heart-shaped pizza brings Italian charm to home cooking, perfect for special occasions. Crisp crust, melted mozzarella, and fresh toppings create a delightful meal you’ll adore sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (meats, veggies)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Mix flour, yeast, salt, and warm water to create a soft, elastic dough. Gently knead until smooth and uniform.
- Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and allow to rise in a warm space for approximately 60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Place risen dough onto parchment paper and carefully sculpt into a heart shape using fingertips, stretching and smoothing edges evenly.
- Ladle tomato sauce across the heart-shaped base, maintaining a small border around the perimeter for a crispy crust boundary.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, distributing evenly to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange preferred toppings strategically across the pizza surface, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Position pizza in a preheated oven at 475F (245C), placing directly on center rack for consistent heat exposure.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until crust turns golden brown and cheese melts completely with slight bubbling and caramelization.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Customize the dough by swapping regular flour with gluten-free or whole wheat flour to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Create a crispy crust by brushing olive oil and sprinkling dried herbs around the heart-shaped border before baking.
- Ensure even rising by placing the dough in a warm, draft-free area like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with the light on.
- For a romantic touch, arrange toppings in patterns like creating a heart shape with pepperoni or arranging colorful vegetables to symbolize love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg