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Adorable homemade heart shaped pizza is deliciously simple. This tasty dish is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes!
Change up this classic using other pizzas for inspiration like Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Margherita Pizza or Chicken Alfredo Pizza!
A Valentine’s FAVORITE
My husband and kiddos LOVE pizza, so I thought it would be fun to make them a heart shaped pizza in the month of February or on February 14th for Valentine’s Day.
While many popular restaurants like Pizza Hut, California Pizza Kitchen, and Lou Malnati’s offer heart pizza on their menu, I think the best place to get a heart shaped pizza is from YOUR OWN KITCHEN.
Why we love it:
- Variety. It can be made-to-order with your favorite choice of toppings.
- Made to order. Roll your fresh pizza dough into thicker or thin-crust pizzas. Make it as big or small as you’d like.
- Crowd pleaser. This heart pizza tastes just as delicious as a regular Pepperoni Pizza, but it’s twice as cute!
- Fun for all. Serve this sweetheart special at a romantic date night with your partner, or have fun making them with your kids.
No matter who you make it for, it’s a great option for your Valentine’s Dinner.
Ingredients
- pizza dough – A can of pizza dough is about 13.8 ounces. Easily use a similar amount of Homemade Pizza Dough. Create mini heart shaped pizzas using less dough, but be sure to reduce the baking time.
- olive oil
- pepperoni – Use the heart pepperoni to make a 1-topping heart-shaped pizza or add additional toppings such as ham, sausage, bacon, pineapple, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and more.
- pizza sauce – Homemade Sauce or store-bought.
- mozzarella cheese – add extra cheese at no additional charge 😉
- grated parmesan cheese
- chopped parsley or basil
Pizza Recipe Quick Links
Homemade Pizza Dough, Red Pizza Sauce, White Pizza Sauce, and Homemade Pizza Seasoning.
HOW TO MAKE Heart Shaped Pizza
- PREP. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- PEPPERONI. Fold each pepperoni in half and cut them into heart shapes using kitchen shears. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for 15 seconds on high. Dab any excess grease off, set aside.
- DOUGH. Lightly flour a surface, and roll dough into the shape of a heart, about 16 inches tall. Fold edges over and press to create the crust.
- Transfer the pizza dough to a prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, then dock the crust with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
- BLIND BAKE. Place in the oven and bake for 6 minutes.
- TOPPINGS. Remove and spread sauce over top, then add Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- BAKE. Return to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the pepperoni is crispy. Remove from the oven and top with fresh parsley or basil, if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
- SERVE. Just like a regular round pizza, we typically slice heart shaped pizza into triangles, even if they aren’t perfect. Squares will also work.
Recipe Tips
- Blind bake. Sometimes called pre-baking, it is the process of partially or fully baking a pie crust or other pastry/dough without the filling.
- Partially blind-baked this pizza crust so it will be sturdy before adding the toppings. This is perfect for original crust pizzas, deep dish pizza, or a thin crust base.
- Easy clean up. Place a piece of parchment paper on the pan to keep it from sticking or spray the pan with oil and spread some cornmeal on top.
- Pepperoni. Microwaving the pepperoni is optional. It helps draw out the excess oil which in turn makes the baked pizza less greasy.
- Serving suggestions. Serve this with a side of pasta, or some of our favorite sides and appetizers like Olive Garden Breadsticks, Pizza Salad, Fried Zucchini, Mozzarella Sticks, or Cheesy Garlic Bread.
- Don’t forget dessert! For some pink and festive desserts, try Strawberry Sheet Cake, Valentine Cookies, or Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
Storing Info
- STORE. Store leftovers in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat Valentines heart shaped pizza in the microwave or in the oven on a low setting.
- FREEZE. To freeze unbaked, increase the amount of yeast by ¼ teaspoon. This will help compensate for any yeast that dies while frozen.
- Prepare the dough and add the toppings, but don’t bake it yet! Flash-freeze it with all the toppings on it. Once frozen, double-wrap it in plastic wrap and then again with aluminum foil. Label and lay the pizza(s) flat in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Bake from frozen until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
For Even More Pizza:
Heart Shaped Pizza
Share the love with this adorable homemade heart shaped pizza! It's cute, tasty, and ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 30 slices pepperoni
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or basil, *optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Fold each pepperoni in half and cut it into heart shapes using kitchen shears. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and microwave for 15 seconds on high. Dab any excess grease off, and set aside.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a heart shape, about 16 inches tall. Fold edges over and press to create the crust.
- Transfer the pizza dough to a prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, then dock the crust with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming.
- Place in the oven and bake for 6 minutes. Remove and spread sauce over top, then add cheese and pepperoni.
- Return to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the pepperoni is crispy. Remove from the oven and top with fresh parsley or basil, if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
Store leftovers in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 1-2 months. Reheat in the microwave or the oven on a low setting.
Freezer meal. Prepare the dough and add the toppings, but don’t fully bake it yet! Flash-freeze it with all the toppings on it. Once frozen, double-wrap it in plastic wrap and then again with aluminum foil. Label and lay the pizza(s) flat in the freezer for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Helpful links. Homemade Pizza Dough, Homemade Pizza Sauce, Homemade Pizza Seasoning
Nutrition
Serving: 2g, Calories: 465kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 1183mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 506IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 384mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! I’m planning to make this for a galentines day, will one be enough for 5 teenage girls? Or will we need to make 2?
Oh how fun!! One pizza serves about 6. So if you think the girls will eat multiple slices or larger amounts, you may want to do 2. But if there is going to be other sides and things and one slice will do the trick for each person, then one could be enough.
My kids love homemade pizza. I use your dough recipe and Cutting the pepperonis into hearts was worth the effort.
I love this idea! Such a great meal to serve for Valentine’s Day. Your family will love it!
Make this every year!! My family loves the special dinner! This pizza tastes so good!
I really love the heart pepperonis. They’d be fun to put on crackers with heart shaped cheese for a snack.
We LOVE homemade pizza and love buying the heart shaped ones on Valentine’s, so this is like the best of both worlds. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Not only is this pizza delicious but it is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the kids. I love the idea of cutting each pepperoni into hearts! I hadn’t thought of that festive touch before.
This is so Cute I love it
Ok this is the cutest idea ever! Love the pepperoni hearts & how easy this recipe comes together!