Mini Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizzas
These mini heart-shaped pizzas are adorable and delicious, featuring a golden crust, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and cute heart-shaped pepperoni, perfect for Valentine’s Day or family meals.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 Rolling Pin for dough
- 1 knife or cutter to cut dough into hearts
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 pepperoni slices cut into heart shapes
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut into 8 heart shapes using a knife or cutter.
- Place the dough hearts on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the edges with olive oil.
- Spoon pizza sauce onto each heart-shaped dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on each pizza.
- Place a heart-shaped pepperoni slice in the center of each pizza and optionally sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Allow the mini pizzas to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Add fresh basil leaves after baking for extra flavor.
- Try veggie toppings like mushrooms and peppers for variation.
- Use puff pastry for a flakier crust.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.