Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable mini heart-shaped pizzas featuring a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni, finished with fresh basil and aromatic oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 200 grams pizza dough
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 8 fresh basil leaves
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the mini pizzas.
- Prepare Dough: Divide the pizza dough into four equal portions and roll each portion into a thin round shape on a floured surface to ensure easy shaping.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from each dough round, then place the hearts carefully on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Olive Oil and Add Sauce: Lightly brush each mini pizza with olive oil to promote browning and prevent sogginess, then spread one tablespoon of tomato sauce evenly over each heart-shaped dough.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top. Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Bake the mini pizzas in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving to add a fresh, aromatic touch.
Notes
- Make sure the dough is rolled thin enough to bake quickly and get crispy.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture or pre-shredded for convenience.
- Customize your mini pizzas by adding vegetables like sliced bell peppers or mushrooms instead of pepperoni for a vegetarian option.
- These mini pizzas make great finger food for Valentine’s Day parties or romantic dinners.
- Ensure to preheat the oven fully to achieve the best crust texture.
