Description
Delightful heart-shaped pizzas that bring warmth and joy to family meals, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- to taste Assorted toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.
- as needed Olive oil (for brushing)
- to taste Dried oregano (optional, for seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust counter with flour and roll out pizza dough into a flat rectangle.
- Cut heart shapes using a heart-shaped cutter or knife; keep scraps to re-roll.
- Arrange hearts on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Brush each heart lightly with olive oil, focusing on the edges.
- Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each heart, spreading it to the edges; use about a tablespoon per pizza.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over sauce, pressing lightly.
- Add desired toppings, being mindful not to overload.
- Slide the tray into the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for a minute, then brush edges with melted butter if desired; serve warm.
Notes
These pizzas are forgiving—feel free to mix and match toppings based on what you have on hand. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven, toaster oven, or skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg