Ingredients
– 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup pizza sauce
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup pepperoni slices (or any preferred toppings)
– ½ cup bell peppers, diced
– ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Making Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas is a fun and straightforward process. Follow these simple steps to create your delicious pizzas:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
3. Cut Heart Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush each heart-shaped dough with olive oil for added flavor and crispiness.
5. Spread the Sauce: Spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each mini pizza, spreading it evenly while leaving a small border.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
7. Layer Toppings: Add your desired toppings, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Feel free to get creative!
8. Sprinkle Seasoning: Dust the pizzas with Italian seasoning and add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Garnish: Once baked, remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
These steps will guide you in creating incredible Heart-Shaped Mini Pizzas that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mini pizzas
- Calories: 300 kcal (per pizza, approximate)
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g