How to Make Heart-Shaped Pizzas
Shape pizza dough into a circlePinch the bottom and indent the topAdd toppings and bake until golden
Ingredients
- Pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- Pizza sauce of choice
- Cheese or dairy-free cheese alternative
- Favorite toppings vegetables, beef pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, peppers, onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to your pizza dough instructions.
- Place a ball of pizza dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Flatten the dough gently into a round shape. Let it rest for 5 minutes if it keeps shrinking.
- Pinch and pull the bottom of the dough to form a pointed tip.
- Press a finger into the top center of the dough and gently push downward to create the heart indentation. Adjust edges as needed.
- Add sauce, cheese, and toppings just like a regular pizza.
- Bake at 450°F, checking after 5 minutes. The pizza is usually done in 8–10 minutes when the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
- Swap regular cheese for dairy-free cheese for a vegan version
- Serve with a fresh salad or sparkling juice for a festive meal
- Great activity for kids or couples cooking together