Easy Valentine's Heart Shaped Pizza Recipe | Home Fresh Ideas (2024)

December 29, 2021January 4, 2020 by FSnodgrass

This Valentine’s Day Holiday Pizza Recipe couldn’t be any easier. Crispy crust, deliciously sauced, cheesy, and topped with heart shaped pepperoni in every bite!

Dinner just got a lot quicker and easier! The key is using a pre-made pizza dough to save you time and energy.

Kids and adults will devour every last crumb of this easy pizza recipe. Plus, pizza will make Valentine’s Day a little more special!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Easy pizza for kids to help prepare!
• 15 minute meal idea
• Flavorful
• Easy to customize
• Great for a beginner
• Fun holiday treat

Ingredients

• Pizza dough of your choice
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Pepperoni

How To Make Heart-Shaped Pizza

Not going to lie, I’m a total sucker for anything holiday-themed. I don’t care what the holiday is, I just love cute food. That is why I’m drawn to this Valentine’s Pizza. Take a look at how to make this easy pizza recipe.

First Step: Preheat the oven following the instructions on the premade pizza dough packaging.

Second Step: Take several pieces of pepperoni and cut it with a small heart-shaped cookie cutter.

Third Step: Roll out the pizza dough and begin cutting large hearts with the heart-shaped cookie cutter. Take leftover dough and form it into a ball then roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s flat. Then cut more hearts until you run out of pizza dough.

Fourth Step: Grease a baking sheet, then add the heart-shaped pizzas to the sheet. Use pizza sauce and put some on each pizza crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add on pepperoni slices.

Fifth Step: Bake the pizza valentine’s according to the crust instructions. The pizza dough I use usually takes 10-12 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy!

Holiday Pizza Variations

As with most of my recipes, there are always variations you can try that will fit your desires! Don’t be afraid to change some things to make this pizza heart exactly what you want! Take a look at these alternative pizza ingredients that you will love.

• Cheese – You don’t have to stick to plain mozzarella cheese. You can make these mini Valentine’s pizzas as gourmet as you wish. Try provolone, cheddar, parmesan, romano, or anything else you like.
  
• Homemade Pizza Dough – Sometimes I opt for a premade pizza dough because it’s so fast and I don’t have to put in a ton of effort. Feel free to use your favorite homemade dough recipe instead!
  
• Toppings – Add your favorite toppings instead of the only pepperoni. Sausage, hamburger, olives, onions, peppers, mushrooms, or anything you traditionally put on pizza would be wonderful.
  
• Pizza Stone – Bake these heart-shaped pizzas on a pizza stone for even more flavor. Cook them until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

The options to make holiday pizza is truly endless. You can go as wild as you wish! I love the variety and get tired of the same things, so I like to change it up every once in a while.

Can I Make Pizza On The Grill?

Yes, you can absolutely make this easy pizza recipe on the grill. I find the best way to that is by brushing a small amount of olive oil on one side of the crust.

Then put the heart-shaped crusts on the grill and cook for 1-3 minutes. Then add some more olive oil to the other side of the dough and flip it with a spatula.

Cook for 1-2 additional minutes, then add all your favorite pizza toppings. Continue grilling until it’s hot and the crust is done.

What Are The Best Pizza Toppings?

As I mentioned earlier, there are tons of topping ideas out there. These are some of my favorites for homemade pizza.

• Chicken – Cook, dice, and add some shredded chicken to the homemade pizza.
• Hamburger – Brown up some hamburger and sprinkle it on your pizzas.
• Onions – I like to grill the onions ahead of time, but you can also sprinkle fresh ones on.
• Olives – Add some pizzazz to your pizza with black olives!
• Peppers – Dice up your favorite peppers. I personally love red peppers because they are sweeter.
• Sausage – Use an Italian style sausage if possible.
• Mushrooms – Can you even call it a pizza without mushrooms?
• Alfredo sauce – You can skip the traditional tomato sauce and go with something different like alfredo sauce.
• Spinach – Give yourself a little added nutrients.
• Barbecue Sauce – I love barbecue chicken pizza! Use any of your favorite barbecue sauce for a treat.
• Ham – Cooked ham is amazing on pizza or by itself!
• Pineapple – This is great if you love to add a little sweetness.
• Tomatoes – Use any kind of tomatoes you like, but I prefer sliced cherry tomatoes.

How Do You Store Leftover Valentine’s Pizza?

Wrap the pizzas up in tin foil and place them in a storage container or plastic bag. They will last in the fridge around 2-3 days.

When you want to serve the pizzas warm them up in the oven for around 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Can You Freeze Pizza?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze pizza! For best results, wrap up each pizza individually with plastic wrap. Then place the pizzas in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

Thaw the mini pizzas in the refrigerator until they are soft. Then bake in the oven or warm up in the microwave if you are in a hurry.

What Products Do I Need For This Holiday Pizza Recipe?

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