Description
These Adorable Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas are the perfect homemade treat for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or family fun! With a soft, chewy crust, rich tomato sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, they’re as cute as they are delicious.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Toppings:
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni slices or mini pepperoni
Your favorite toppings: bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, etc.
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil; stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down dough and roll out to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini pizzas and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Brush lightly with olive oil and spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each.
9. Top with shredded cheese and desired toppings.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
11. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use store-bought pizza dough for a quicker version.
Make it extra festive by using heart-shaped pepperoni or red bell pepper pieces.
Try making a variety — white pizza, veggie, or even BBQ chicken!
These are great for Valentine’s Day parties, kids’ lunches, or cozy nights in.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: heart-shaped pizzas, mini pizzas, Valentine’s dinner, romantic recipes, homemade pizza