Description
These adorable Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion where you want to impress with a fun, festive meal. Made with simple ingredients like pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, these mini pizzas bake quickly to a golden, bubbly perfection. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pizza Base
- 1 cup pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Shape the Dough. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the mini pizza bases.
- Apply the Sauce. Spread pizza sauce generously over each heart-shaped dough piece, covering the surface evenly but leaving the edges clear to form a crust.
- Add Cheese. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, leaving some edge visible to allow the crust to bake nicely.
- Add Toppings. Place any optional toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell peppers on top of the cheese as desired.
- Bake the Pizzas. Arrange the heart-shaped pizzas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve. Remove from the oven and garnish each mini pizza with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil before serving warm.
Notes
- You can make your own pizza dough or use store-bought dough for convenience.
- Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference or dietary needs.
- Use a sharp cookie cutter or knife to ensure clean heart shapes.
- Cooking times may vary based on your oven; watch for bubbling cheese and golden crust as a sign of doneness.
