Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas
These heart-shaped mini pizzas are fun, festive, and totally customizable. Shaped by hand or with a cutter and topped with your favorite ingredients, they make the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day, parties, or a cozy night in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 mini pizzas
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce
- 1–1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing crust)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter or shape by hand. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each heart.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and add desired toppings.
- Brush crust edges with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano or seasoning if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use pesto instead of tomato sauce for a twist.
- Dairy-free cheese makes them vegan-friendly.
- Make dessert versions with sweet dough, Nutella, and fruit.
- Shaping by hand adds a personal, rustic look.
- To keep crust crispy, avoid too much sauce and use a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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