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Turn ordinary pizza into super cute little hearts that are just right for Valentine's Day or other special moments. This hands-on meal gives everyone a mini pizza to personalize. Use store-bought or homemade dough—no matter what, you’ll get happy faces and tasty bites every time.
After loads of pizza nights, I realized that having your dough just the right temp makes forming hearts way easier and your little pies even cuter.
Tasty Essentials
Pizza dough left out to warm up
Silky tomato sauce
Cheese, freshly shredded
Toppings cut into small bits
Cookie cutters shaped like hearts
Careful with how hot things get
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How To Make ‘Em
Let the dough sit out till it’s easy to handle.
Dip cutters in flour for sharp edges on your hearts.
Spread your sauce out thinly and evenly.
Sprinkle just the right amount of toppings.
Throw cheese on top for that perfect bubbly top.
Keep an eye on the oven! Pull ‘em when they start to brown.
Making these so many times has taught me that a good setup and some planning make everything run smoother and way more fun.
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Party Tips That Shine
Make it a pizza event! Set up a topping bar with little bowls for every ingredient, like sauce, shredded cheese, and all the extras. Build separate stations for each topping so it stays organized. For gatherings, get everything prepped ahead and let your friends or kids make their ideal heart pizza.
Fun Ways To Switch Things Up
Tweak these pizzas for all sorts of tastes and needs:
- Pick a dairy-free cheese if needed
- Use gluten-free dough when you want to
- Go with all veggie toppings
- Try a whole wheat mix to add some goodness
Plan-Ahead Wins
Keep things simple and easy with these time-savers:
- Make your dough one day in advance
- Cut those heart shapes and keep them cold beforehand
- Get all your toppings sorted into little tubs
- Have every station ready before anyone shows up
Pro Kitchen Tricks
Pop cut-out hearts in the fridge for a bit, so they don’t lose their shape
Grab a ruler to keep your dough pieces even
Add flour as needed so nothing sticks
Double-check that the oven’s at the right temp before baking
Helpful Steps
Preheat things well before you start baking
Parchment paper is your best friend for moving pizzas around
Keep a close watch so you don’t over-bake
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Let them cool off a bit before eating
I’ve gone from making simple little hearts to hosting whole pizza parties with these. Set things up right and have some fun together—those are the pizza nights everyone will want to do again.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use store dough?
- For faster prep, you can use dough from the store.
- → Best way to shape hearts?
- After dough is rolled, grab a big heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- → Make ahead tips?
- Make the dough a day ahead and chill in your fridge.
- → Good topping combos?
- Lay out heart-shaped veggies or pepperoni for fun looks.
- → Keep them warm?
- Cover them lightly with foil if you want them hot.