Description
These Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas are a delightful twist on classic pizza, perfect for parties, Valentine’s Day, or a fun meal with kids. Made with pizza dough, melty mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and your choice of toppings, these adorable mini pizzas are baked to golden perfection and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
Sauce
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
Cheeses
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Toppings
- 6 slices pepperoni or desired toppings
Seasoning & Finishing
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a knife, cut out heart shapes from the dough. Carefully transfer each heart-shaped dough piece to the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce on each heart, leaving a small border around the edges for a nice crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Apply toppings and seasoning: Place pepperoni slices or your preferred toppings on top of the cheese layer. Sprinkle dried oregano over each mini pizza and drizzle lightly with olive oil to add flavor and help with browning.
- Bake the mini pizzas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust turns golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to avoid burning. Enjoy these charming and delicious mini pizzas fresh out of the oven!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with vegetables, cooked sausage, or different cheeses to suit your taste.
- These mini pizzas are ideal for parties, Valentine’s Day celebrations, or as kid-friendly meals.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for uniform shapes or a knife for freehand hearts.
- Leftover mini pizzas can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven for best results.
