Description
Charming and customizable mini pizza heart shapes are perfect for romantic dinners, fun with kids, or party appetizers. Easy to make and delicious for all!
Ingredients
Scale
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Toppings of choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out pizza dough to your desired thickness.
- Cut Out Heart Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter or a knife to create heart shapes.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread pizza sauce on each heart, leaving a small border. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Customize with Toppings: Add your preferred toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or dried oregano. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or in the microwave for a softer crust.
- Variations:
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free dough.
- Vegan: Replace mozzarella with vegan cheese.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes.
- Sweet: Try Nutella, strawberries, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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