Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Pizza
A charming heart-shaped pizza with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and customizable toppings, perfect for a romantic or family celebration on Valentine’s Day.
Equipment
- 1 baking tray lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni cut into hearts
- Cooked chicken
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Olives
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large heart shape.
- Place the shaped dough on the prepared baking tray and brush the edges lightly with olive oil.
- Evenly spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce.
- Add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni hearts, cooked chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and fresh basil.
- Bake the pizza for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow the pizza to rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Drizzle garlic butter on pizza after baking for extra flavor.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with a fresh side salad.
- Try making mini heart pizzas for kids.