Description
A charming heart-shaped pizza made with soft dough, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for sharing love in every slice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp yeast (or baking powder for quick version)
- 1 tsp honey or 1–2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (optional, for flavor)
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½–1 cup marinara or tomato-based pizza sauce (thick, not watery)
- Oregano and basil (optional)
- Shredded mozzarella
- Fresh mozzarella (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Dairy-free cheese (optional)
- Pepperoni (optional; can cut into heart shapes)
- Sausage (cooked and crumbled or thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms or zucchini (sauté before using)
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Bring dough to room temperature for 2 hours before shaping.
- Place on lightly floured parchment paper.
- Gently stretch and pinch dough into a heart shape: Pinch bottom into a point.
- Press gently to form two rounded lobes at the top.
- If dough resists, let it rest 10 minutes and try again.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Preheat a pizza stone for 1 hour if using, or use a baking sheet.
- Optional tools: heart-shaped cookie cutters (for pepperoni/mozzarella), pizza cutter.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving ½-inch crust border.
- Add shredded mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan.
- Place toppings (heart-shaped if desired).
- Add vegetables; sauté wet veggies beforehand.
- Press toppings lightly so they stick.
- Slide pizza onto hot stone or baking sheet.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Let cool a few minutes before slicing.
- Slice into 6 pieces.
- Garnish with fresh basil, olive oil drizzle, or red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a garden salad or garlic bread.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Heart Pizza, pizza, romantic pizza, homemade pizza