Description
Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas are a playful and delightful twist on traditional pizza, perfect for celebrating love with your favorite people. These charming, bite-sized pizzas feature a crispy crust topped with gooey mozzarella, vibrant sauce, and customizable toppings to satisfy every palate. Whether it’s a romantic dinner or a fun family gathering, these heart-shaped treats create memorable moments filled with flavor and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini hearts from the dough.
- Place the heart-shaped pizzas on a lined baking sheet and spread pizza sauce onto each, leaving an edge for the crust.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil, and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza - approx. 70g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg