Description
These Heart Shaped Mini Pizzas are a fun and festive way to enjoy a classic favorite. Made with pizza dough, savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your choice of delicious toppings, these mini pizzas are perfect for parties, snacks, or a creative meal. They bake quickly to a golden crust with bubbly cheese, providing a delightful treat that’s both visually charming and tasty.
Ingredients
Base
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough for 4 mini pizzas
Sauce
- Pizza sauce – approximately 1/2 cup
Cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – about 1 cup
Toppings
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, sliced olives) – about 1/2 cup total
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to approximately half an inch thickness for sturdy mini pizzas.
- Cut Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini pizza bases from the rolled dough.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the heart-shaped dough pieces evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking tray to prevent sticking.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce onto each dough heart, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Add Toppings: Decorate the pizzas with your chosen toppings, distributing them evenly for balanced flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet for an extra crispy crust if desired.
- Feel free to customize toppings to suit dietary preferences or what you have on hand.
- Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns from hot cheese.
- These mini pizzas are great for kids’ parties or romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
