Description
These adorable Heart Shaped Mini Pizzas are perfect for a fun and festive meal or snack. Made with store-bought or homemade pizza dough, topped with classic pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings, these mini pizzas bake quickly to a golden, bubbly finish that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) – enough to roll out to desired thickness
Toppings
- Pizza sauce – about 1 cup, enough to spread on mini pizzas
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 to 1.5 cups
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, sliced olives) – quantity as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure the mini pizzas bake evenly and develop a crispy crust.
- Shape the Dough: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to approximately half an inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini pizza bases from the dough.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and place the heart-shaped dough pieces spaced apart on the sheet.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over each heart-shaped dough piece, then generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add Toppings: Decorate each mini pizza with your preferred toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, or olives.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or homemade dough for a more personalized flavor.
- Customize the toppings based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Make sure to flour your surface well to prevent dough from sticking while rolling and cutting.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These mini pizzas also freeze well before baking—freeze on a baking sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag for quick cooking later.
