We LOVE Pizza! We like to make it extra special in the month of February for Valentine’s Day and always make Heart Shaped Pizza!
While many popular restaurants like Pizza Hut, California Pizza Kitchen, and Lou Malnati’s offer heart pizza on their menu, we think the best place to get a heart shaped pizza is from YOUR OWN KITCHEN. The best part, it can be made-to-order with your favorite choice of toppings!
Change up this classic using other pizzas for inspiration like Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Margherita Pizza, or Chicken Alfredo Pizza!
No matter who you make it for, it’s a great option for your Valentine’s Dinner, and don’t forget to follow it up with a delicious dessert like our Strawberry Nutella Pizza.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- 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.
Heart Shaped Pizza Ingredients
- Pizza dough, homemade or store-bought (1 ball): The base you can shape into a heart; bakes crisp outside, chewy inside. A can of pizza dough is about 13.8 ounces. You can create mini heart-shaped pizzas using less dough, but be sure to reduce the baking time.
- Olive oil, divided (2 tablespoons): Brushed on the dough for golden color and flavor, plus helps prevent sogginess.
- Pepperoni (30 slices): Fold and trim into hearts for cute, crispy, savory bites. 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 (¼ cup): Tangy tomato layer that keeps the pie saucy without weighing it down. Store-bought or homemade Pizza Sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella (1½ cups): Melts stretchy and bubbly for that classic pull.
- Grated parmesan (3 tablespoons): Adds salty, nutty depth and boosts browning.
- Chopped parsley or basil, optional (2 tablespoons): Fresh, bright finish that makes the colors pop. Or sprinkle on 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. One at a time fold 30 pepperonis 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, and set aside.
DOUGH. Lightly flour a surface, and roll 1 ball of pizza 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 2 tablespoons olive oil, then poke 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 ¼ cup sauce over top, then add 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, and heart-shaped pepperoni pieces.
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.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Heart. For the cleanest heart shape, lightly score a heart outline on the rolled dough, then trim or tuck edges before crimping the crust.
- Partially bake. Dock the dough and par bake as written to prevent bubbling and soggy centers.
- Light sauce. Keep sauce light, ¼ cup is enough, heavy sauce can soften the crust.
- Microwaving the pepperoni is optional. It helps draw out the excess oil which in turn makes the baked pizza less greasy. Dab dry so the top stays crisp, not greasy.
Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe
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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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
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.
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.
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This recipe was first published January, 2018.
where is the video for the pizza? its showing waffles?
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!